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Updtate
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Re: Head question

Post by Updtate » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:07 am

A well tied fly deserves head cement!

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Re: Head question

Post by DUBBN » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:08 am

Updtate wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:07 am A well tied fly deserves head cement!

Tom
A well tied fly might deserve, but doesnt need head cement.
😉
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DarrellP
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Re: Head question

Post by DarrellP » Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:07 pm

I have used Sally Hansen's on Salt patterns. I have used super glue, but some turns opaque. I have old fashioned fly tying cement that is clear, but has strong fumes. Epoxy yellows and is a pain. I have a hard time controlling UV resins on small flies. I am trying liquid fusion for streamers, now. AK Best recommends laquer. I struggle...on fishing flies I have been double whip finishing. Streamers are the exception.
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Re: Head question

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:17 pm

One of my old fishing buddies used to use water based polyurethane (min-wax in a blue can). A pint lasts forever, non-yellowing, soaks into the thread and goes on white so it's easy to see, but dries clear and doesn't yellow. Just sayin...
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Re: Head question

Post by Fishnkilts » Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:36 am

Updtate wrote: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:07 am A well tied fly deserves head cement!

Tom
I agree. When I tie a fly that I am particularly proud of I use resin by Loon, the thin resin because it's easier to work with or Solareze which I'm still trying out.

But like many of you, the flies I fish I may just use Hard as Hull or Sally's nail finish.
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Re: Head question

Post by tworod » Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:15 pm

It is a matter of choice. I take my lead from salmon fly tiers and bamboo rod makers. Spar varnish.
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Re: Head question

Post by Mike62 » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:38 pm

I'm a wax and whip man.
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Re: Head question

Post by RickA » Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:14 am

Mike62 wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:38 pm I'm a wax and whip man.
That might sound kinky to someone who doesn't tie. :twisted:
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Re: Head question

Post by chugbug » Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:14 am

Devo?
"Wax that whip --
Make it really stick!"
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Re: Head question

Post by RickA » Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:32 pm

Nice catch, chugbug!
Classic blast from the past.
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