Chris Helm recommends Bond 527. It contains acetone, so I don't know it's effect on body braid. I second the mono wrap though. I believe it does a nice job of forming the eyes to the shape of the body, and really secures them. After you wrap the mono a coat of nearly any clear adhesive will make the mono disappear.
have you seen the tab eyes? stick-on eyes with a little tab to wrap thread over. holds them in place and forms it over the head well.
thanks everyone. i'll try some of those things
A product you don't see very often (for some reason!?), but has worked very well for my own, salt flies, is "EXO-FLEX" by Wapsi.
Check with your local fly shop to see if they have it/can get it.
Read about it, on Wapsi.com
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