The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Hi,

I am finally getting my head far enough above water to start thinking of tying a few flies. I don‘t tie a lot of epoxy backed flies, but I want to build a few this week.

I went to the hardware store today, looking for 5 minute epoxy that dries clear – everything they had dries either opaque or light yellow. I KNOW I used to get stuff that dried clear [Of course, I may be wrong]

So, those of you who tie and build epoxy back nymphs, what do you use to get that shiny hard clear little bump on top of the thorax?

I am posting this in several places, and I will cross fertilize you all with answers!!

Ed,

Devcon definitely makes a 5-minute epoxy that dries clear and I'm sure there are other brands. The kind I have is in the dual syringe.

If your hardware store doesn't have it, try Longs, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, or an auto parts store. They all carry at least several types. Oh, craft stores or Hobby stores as well.


Buzz

Ed,

Check this product out. It dries CLEAR. Loon UV Knot Sense works too!!!

http://www...display&target=TZ015

PT/TB

I use Z-poxy 5 min. (same brand as zap-a-gap) works great. Make sure you do not use toothpics to stir your epoxy as this can yellow it; paper clips work great and save your bodkin.

Hope this helps.
MarcP