Adams Mayfly Emerger

[ScottP]

More basic stuff; change size to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 135 #12
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
abdomen - moose mane (1 light/1 dark, and a lot of Sally)
tail - pheasant tail
thorax - CdC dun
wing - deer hair


Regards,
Scott

[TMK]

abdomen - moose mane (1 light/1 dark, and a lot of Sally)

What is Sally?

[alra195]

Sally = Sally Hanson Hard as Nails. It's a clear finger nail polish. Used by many as a substitute for traditional head cement.

[jcampbell]

You can find it in most big box stores in the cosmetics department. Target for example. Great stuff!

[TMK]

Thanks, I thought it was something like that.

[AllenOK]

I've tied some Mosquito soft hackles using the 1 Light 1 Dark Moose mane body. Never could get them to last more than a couple fish. Can't remember if I ever tried brushing some SHHAN over the Moose mane. Nowadays, I use UV resin for a lot of stuff. I wonder if that would work as well, or better?

[ScottP]

I use UV resin for a lot of stuff. I wonder if that would work as well, or better?

Allen,

The resin would probably be superior; I’m working with what I have available.

Regards,
Scott

[Uncle Jesse]

I have been doing a little research, there is UV & LED activated finger nail polish also. But, it's not that easy to find.

[jcampbell]

I have been doing a little research, there is UV & LED activated finger nail polish also. But, it's not that easy to find.

It may be easier than you think. I have witnessed my wife holding her hands under a blue light (UV assumed) in the nail shop after they apply the polish. Other women go through the same process. It must be expensive given her bill.