HEAD CEMENTS for fly tying!
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- Head cements discussed include:
Sally Hansen: (favorite since video has been released): amzn.to/34J0h1e
Fly-Tite: flyrite.co/gear.htm
Veniard's: www.veniard.com/product897/sec...
My FAVORITE UV resin: amzn.to/2VyRs5X
Loctite brushable super glue: amzn.to/3bgUhiP
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In this fly tying tutorial, I discuss an important aspect of fly tying, which is using head cement. Aside from talking about the three most common head cements I use, I also share sample patterns and show the head cement application. There are many more out there that others have had success with, thus feel free to share any that you also would recommend.
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Keith, I plan on making a separate video on the UV products simply because they have different properties than most head cements. They are great for sure, and I appreciate you mentioning them. TC
This was sent to me via email by Al (Xtunadude); thanks! Just saw the vid on head cements. Lots of good stuff.
Sometimes or I should say most all brushes that come with the bottle of cement are little BIG or WIDE for me. I like to grab my one inch blue tape cut or tear a small 1 1/2 or 2 piece n wrap it around the bristle 3 or 4 times tight, but keeping the original shape. Lay it down on your dinning room table and with an utility knife, cut an angle, I use from a 18.02 to a 31.62 degree angle depending on how thick the material (head cement) is. Some brushes are still to thick so I'll get a razor blade n make a cut at the base of the bristles on both sides at the same side as the angle, get it ? You can cut as needed but the thinner the bristles are the more coats you might need. But u sure can cut in to that dubbing or hackle or what ever with out bumping in to it especially on those lil cuss 28's.
My name is Al/xtunadude, I just found this outstanding site, so plez bear with me till I get the hang of it. Hope this helped someone.
Oh hey Tim keep up with the good works.
Looking forward to your upcoming video on UV products. Great vids, love the channel, keep them coming.
Chris Chapman Thanks for taking time to comment, Chris, and I appreciate the kind words. Are you using some of the UV glues now? TC
Tim Cammisa Right now I'm using Deer Creek Diamond Fine UV Resin and I really like it. I most often use it to coat the bodies of small nymphs and will sometimes use it as a substitute for head cement.
To clean my bodkin, i use pne of those green dish scrub pads. I stab it through after i dipped it in head cement and my bodkin is always clean. Love the videos Tim
Jean-Philippe Larocque Great tip; thanks for mentioning it, Jean-Philippe! Tim
I used and liked Griff's. I finally ran out and have yet to find anything I like as well for general purpose tying. Good video! Cheers!
Thanks for the comment, Michael. I have been spreading super glue on my thread, then whip finishing from there. Have you tried this yet? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
@@TimCammisa I saw you do that in the video! I've done it on the last few flies I've tied. Makes perfect sense! Thanks!
I too liked griff's , but when i could not get it anymore , i just got a can of lacquer and a can of thinner and I'am set for life . good luck
Great video Tim. I have heard of Veniards Cellurite Cement but haven't used it. I'll try to to get some. I use Sally Hansons exclusively on nymphs and wet flys to seal my UV Resins. Most all UV Resins dry tacky as you know with the exception of a few. For about 2 years I have been using RUMPF Head Cement on my dry flys. I bought 2 bottles from J. Stockard Fly Fishing 2 years ago. I still have a bottle and a half. I tried them because of their claim it will not dry up. Well the reason is the seal in the bottle cap is convex and seals air tight. The other fly tying head cements dont have that feature and you have to use a thinner to make them usable. With the RUMPF's you don't need it. It lasts a long time. Just FYI Buddy. Thought that I might mention it.
Great comments as always, Danny, and thanks for mentioning the seal that helps the cements maintain their consistency. I have been using a new Sally Hansen's (Mega Shine) and like it so far. I'm unsure if there is a major difference, with the exception of the shine on heads (of which I don't tie many that require it). Thanks again, and I hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
one that I have recently come across and really like mainly for deer hair is shoe goo and paint thinner mixed. you do have to mix it yourself but it seems to work great. I mix the paint thinner gradually and it does take a little time to get it worked together completely but once you get it thinned out and mixed together completely it works great. it drys and makes a rubbery flexible cement that last forever
+Ben Stewart Thanks for the comment, Ben, and I'll have to keep this is mind. Aside from mixing, it sounds like a great recipe for a flexible type of cement. Thanks again, and I hope to hear more from you in other videos. Tim
+Tim Cammisa I got it from a show that was on pbs awhile ago I think it was called the anglers art
Hey Tim, If you clog an eye, you can also put your nail on the edge of the eye and flick it as you do when you test to see if the hook is tight. That will usually take the cement out of the eye. All the best, Sean
I use flexament, but don't take the whole foil off when you open it. just cut a small three sided square, so you can put it back over the hole you make. Some flies I use softer otherwise on salmon flies I use Veniards clear no. 1. and Sally for everything else. Superglue is something I use on large heads to seal them before adding my selected cement. Aren't you glad you asked. All the best, Sean
Sean Mooney Thanks for the comments, Sean, and great tips for those products. Superglue is something I use a lot (same with flexament), but I have found myself turning to it less and less over the years. Oh, and of course I'm glad I asked! ;-) I hope all is going well for you and your family. Tim
I love hard as hull. Dries quick and your heads are going to be so nice. I also use loon uv resin.
Dominique LeBlanc Thanks for mentioned these, Dominique. TC
Been using Sally Hansens for many many years. Put it in a jar with built in bodkin and thin with a little acetone and it works great. I've tried to cut off the material from the hook after using it and it is ready hard.
Great suggestions for the head cement, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim
What about Clear Cure Goo? I LOVE this product!
One thing I've noticed, using SHHAN, is that once I dab some on a fly like a perdigon (to add some shine after the UV resin), I can't really push it around with a bodkin like I can with resin. It's a bit too thick or gummy to be able to adjust after its application, even right out of a new bottle. Have you found this to be true, or found a workaround? I understand this isn't a use that qualifies as head cement per se, but many folks do use it as a final coating, too. Thanks for this video and all your other ones, too.
Thanks for the comments, JP, and I don't know about that specific product. Regarding UV resin, the only one I use now is Solarez Bone Dry, which doesn't require an adhesive afterwards. Here's a link: amzn.to/35s3cNX There are other consistencies of Solarez, like Medium, which gives you a little more chance to move around the hook. Here's Medium: amzn.to/3eTQvi3 Shoot me an email with any specific questions, and I hope this helps! Tcammisa@gmail.com Tim
Talk about thinners where you need as much as 3x more thinner to one bottle of head cement. How do you overcome this problem?
Tim ,on small flies cut the feather on a 45% so it goes into the hook eye with less effort . Also cut your tippet on a 45 and it then has an angle so it easier to enter the eye
Great thoughts on this, Bill; thanks for sharing! Tim
Hey tim do you know where i can find size 32 hooks or smaaler the smallest i can find is 26
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Tim i have a request and i see that you research alot of things. Can you tie a Larimer's Golden Stone pattern?
Trout Bum Thanks for checking, and I don't believe I know the pattern. Have you fished it before?
no i have seen it on tv and a friend of mine is talking about going on a trip and was asking if i can tie this pattern but i cant seem to find much on it, so i figured i would ask you because you seem to know about alot of flies.
Trout Bum From what I can find out, Tom Larimer owns an outfitting company out of Orgeon, and they have a website. I would start by contacting him and see what information you can gather. Good luck with it! Tim
hi Tim here a link if need that veniard ''cellire'' amimoucheur.com/75-vernis-et-diluant/866-cellire-vernis-15-ml.html
one of the best place to buy fly tying material , its call ''L'ami moucheur'' Martin is the owners son great guy ,they have it in clear ,black,red,yellow,,,,etc anyway great place to buy on-line a reasonable shipping cost
Stephane
+stephane boutin Very good to know there is a place to purchase this in Canada; thanks for the link, Stephane! Tim