Head question

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DarrellP
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Head question

Post by DarrellP » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:25 am

Do you finish your heads on soft hackles with varnish, waxed thread, or how?
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Ron Eagle Elk
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Re: Head question

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:10 pm

Usually I just wax the thread, but then again, everything I tie gets thrown at a fish.
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Re: Head question

Post by DUBBN » Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:43 pm

Like REE,everything I tie is fished aswell. The majority of my flies are just whip finished thread.
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Re: Head question

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:19 pm

I use head cement. For years, I used Hook & Hackle cement; currently using Orvis cement (water base). I have also experimented with UV cure, but it takes longer because you're using the light (torch).

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Re: Head question

Post by nfrechet » Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:02 am

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ronr
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Re: Head question

Post by ronr » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:19 am

Soft hackles just get the thread whip finish.... haven't found a reason to add an extra step.
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Re: Head question

Post by Johnno » Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:10 am

For decades now I just use whatever clear nail varnish is on sale at the time. Works for me….
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Re: Head question

Post by NJpatbee » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:51 am

I have used both but I usually just whip finish with waxed thread.
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Re: Head question

Post by Brooktrout52 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:05 pm

Does it matter what type of thread you are using? I wax silk and use Sally Hanson on other threads.
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Re: Head question

Post by DUBBN » Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:07 am

On large streamers, I too will use resin. Not ofthen though.
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