Tying Thunder Creek Streamers

[sandfly]

puffy paint - aka: frabric paint, no wheel, no drip just hang and let dry. can get in a chewy soft or a hard form. clear or any color you want

[billhouk]

I use epoxy and a dryer for Thunders. As Whatfly mentioned it can be tough to get that classic shape with UV. You may need several layers...

[melk]

Thank you all, lots to consider. I got a "new" came that should allow me to take closeups of what I tie. BUT, do I want to subject you all to that!!!
Mike

[Buddy Sanders]

Melk,

First, if you have a rotary vise, you can use 5 minute epoxy on your Thunder Creeks without a drying wheel. Mix a small amount, apply, and turn the vise. You can 'adjust' the epoxy with a bodkin as you turn the vise, giving it the proper shape. If you mix the glue for a couple of minutes, it will 'set' so it won't sag after just a couple of minutes of turning by hand. Not efficient for a lot of flies, but it works.

Same deal with the UV glues. Apply, keep the vise turning and adjust with a bodkin. Once you get the shape you like, keep it turning and apply the light. Nice clean, symmetrical heads.

If you don't have a rotary vise, then a drying wheel is your best bet with either type of finish.


Buddy