Flies are meant to catch fish. They don't last forever. That is why we tie them ourselves to save money (tongue glued firmly in cheek). :0)
Personally I use both head cement and nail polish when tying. If I'm tying small trout flies or dries I use the head cement because it soaks into the wraps better and is lighter. The nail varnish makes a nice head but is a little heavier than the head cement I use. If you're tying a fly with a tinsel body you can use it to coat the body and that will give your fly a little longer life. If you can get away with using the nail varnish it may protect the thread wraps a little better because it coats them but they will still give way if the fish bites the threads. I always coat the heads of my saltwater flies.
Deb


----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Spezio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:33 AM
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YUP.
Tony

Tom Swahn Jr. wrote:

.  I have an idea that either will work but
the teeth on this fish might've been the culprit behind the trashing.  Any
thoughts??

Tom-Vermont











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