If you have ever used 5 minute epoxy while tying flies, you know that that’s the shortest five minus of your life! I can’t tell you how many perfectly good flies have ended up in the bottom of trash can thanks to terrible smelling stuff . Thanks to the birth of UV adhesives, I am glad those days are over. The numerous types of UV-cured acrylics on the market today provide a faster, easier, and cleaner alternative to epoxy.
This is the tenth installment of Feather Brain by Drew Chicone. To read more about UV Curing Acrylics & Adhesives, Visit my website Salty Fly Tying to order your signed copy of Feather Brain today! $24.95 + Shipping
The numerous types of UV-cured adhesives and acrylics on the market today provide a faster, easier, and cleaner alternative to epoxy. There are countless varieties available with varying thicknesses,finishes, flexibility, and colors.
Over the next few months I will give you the basics on designing your own patterns, tying with saltwater materials, and fixing typical problems. I will also discuss my process for Developing, Testing, and Improving Saltwater Fly Patterns . As always, you can stay tuned to this blog each week as I share pieces from my book, but for the complete 176 page paperback copy of Feather Brain with step-by-step tying instructions and explanations of how I designed my 14 winning saltwater flies, and insights from nine top saltwater fly tiers, including Bob Clouser, Jonny King, Bob Popovics, and Chris Helm and many more.
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