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stick on eyes that dont stick. try this
once the head is ready, attach some fine clear mono thread. stick the eyes on and then do a criss cross wrap over the eyes with the mono thread
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../stick-on1.jpg
tie off the mono thread and apply a coat or 2 of sally hansen hard as nails or epxoy. the mono wraps are invisible.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../stick-on2.jpg
Good tip Thanks...
wicked idea, ive been tying up lots of coho flies lately and have been getin pissed of at the eyes falling of or making weird shaped epoxy head
thanks
Very good. If you cover the whole head with epoxy later, to make it "bullet proof" you'll notice that the monofilament becomes almost invisible.
I had the same problem with the eyes not "sticking."
My local fly shop had an open house and was demonstrating "Loon Knot Sense"
along with their ultra violet light applicator (like a small flashlight).
After putting the eyes on the head area, place a small amount of "Knot Sense"
on your bodkin and apply a very small amount around the outer edges of the eye.
Then take the Loon ultra violet "flashlight" and turn it on, holding it about 1/8"
from the eye for about 5-8 seconds.After which the eye is completely dry and secure.
I've used this method for over a year and haven't had any eyes falling off
after hours in the water.
Check "Loon's" website for further info.
Normand, thanks - that is a great tip! I have avoided using stick-on eyes b/c they kept falling off. I will have to try them again.
That is a good thing to do for extra large eyes that won't stick, I use that technique now and then. For small eyes that won't stick...I put a blob of Sally's on the head, then press the eye on. Then I go over it with more Sally's. Both techniques work for me. :D
I almost always superglue them on, or use an epoxy head when playing with eyes. I sure as heck don't like using them, but they really improve my confidence in my flies.