"Dr. Doug Miller" wrote: > I have noticed from pattern books, that some flies, mostly wet ones, > have such neat and glossy heads on them. The heads are no bigger than > normal, but they are so smooth and glossy. I suspect that epoxy has > been applied.Is that for photographic purposes only? Let's say the > tier is tying 25 flies. Does that mean that all flies are tied THEN > the epoxy is added? Or is there some sort of head cement that I am > missing out on? The cement I use penetrates really well, locks the > thread down tight - but does not achieve that glossy look.Any insights > to this?
For a high-gloss head, two coats of cellire usually does the trick. Available in clear, black, red, yellow. Awesome stuff! Monte -- Monte Smith Brownsville, Oregon
