Preferred Head Cement

[iceman]

Over the years I have used many different head cements, including Herter's from the 70's.

I have about 7-8 different kinds on my bench but have been using Hard as Hull the last few months.

What is your favorite head cement(s) and why do you prefer it or them?

[drolfson]

Boy, be prepared for the 'heady' responses!

I personally was pretty keen on Dave's Flexament until my bottle solidified. I need to get some stuff to soften it, but keep forgetting.

Currently I use the super glue I have when I feel the need/desire.

Usually, I use nothing (if the fly is for my use) since they usually get left in a tree or on a rock long before they start to come apart. I think all of last year I had 2 come apart, one was a Royal Wulff and the peacock broke and came unwound, the othe was a gurgler where the foam back wore through due to a mean old bass.

Don

[Fly_Line]

Sally Hansons when I use it. That's usually when I am using hair.

I use Griff's Thin for all flies under size 12 when I use it at all. For bigger stuff I use Sally Hansen, thinned a little.

[dixieangler]

I use Loctite SuperGlue liquid with the little brush applicator most of the time unless I want a nice glossy or enamel finish or I need to reinforce some quill fiber sections for wings, then I use clear Sally.


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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL

"Flip a fly"

Sally Hansen leads the pack on my bench. Particularly since the last bottle of Fleximent ended up being a poor excuse for a paper weight.

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Snow on the roof with fire in the hearth

[kengore]

I prefer Dave's Flexcement. Very durable with lots of uses. Good for glueing, head cement and pre-coating fibers like turkey wings.

Thinned out GOOP is my most frequently used cement. However, I also use Hard as Nails.

Allan

[ducksterman]

Dixieangler,
"Loctite SuperGlue liquid with the little brush applicator"

I have a "squeeze" bottle of that stuff but how do you get to apply it with a brush?

[dixieangler]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Dixieangler,
"Loctite SuperGlue liquid with the little brush applicator"
I have a "squeeze" bottle of that stuff but how do you get to apply it with a brush?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Phil,

Its a molded little plastic container that sits upright and holds a liquid bottle inside with a black winged twist cap on top. The twist cap has a little applicator brush on the bottom of it like a Sally bottle. I think it says "Easy Brush" on the bottom of the label. So the stuff stays sealed and doesn't clog like the squeeze tubes. I just dab it or brush it where I need to just like with a bottle of Sally and screw the cap back on. About three or four bucks at Wal-Mart.


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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL

"Flip a fly"