I was working on some Pike flies ( half and half's) I had been using epoxy for heads and always made a mess. So I got one of the Loon Outdoors UV Paint kits with the light. two coats less than 1 minute and it was done in the color I wanted and no mess! You really have to check it out!!! Also try the knot sense for shell backs.

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