chachybaby Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hey guys, Just wonderin what brand glue (if any) everyone is using when hand tying jigs?? I read its a good idea to apply a thin coat after laying down the base thread... is there a glue or epoxy that will cure faster to speed up tying process thanks, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Try Zap-A-Gap. It is the version of Crazy Glue used by many pros. It is available from Cabela's or Bass Pro. It may also be available locally. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I think it's the pink bottle zap a gap most use, but if you are tying a lot of stuff, most use Sally Hansens hard as nails clear polish. Cheaper and does as good a job. A lot of people also use it to coat the outside wraps also. I don't use it for the outside, but I know a lot that do with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I use clear nail polish on all of my tied jigs. It works great and is really cheap at Dollar General. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I use clear nail polish as well namely Sally Hansen's, or you can use head cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 perfect, thx guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Fly head cement is all I have ever used. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Jigs Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I use head cement, but I will be going to get some clear nail polish now. I don't like paying the price for head cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 ya just got a bottle of Sally Hensen's "Hard as nails" extreme wear clear polish from the drug store tonight, got a few looks from people shopping in the nail polish section of the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 ya just got a bottle of Sally Hensen's "Hard as nails" extreme wear clear polish from the drug store tonight, got a few looks from people shopping in the nail polish section of the store. Tell them your toe nails chip to easy lol. There are several types of the hard as nails, you do not need the really expensive stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Put your hand on your hip and blow them a kiss. Works for me. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I have also used Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails, even though I now use the Zap-a-Gap. In fact, I was living in Mississippi and I tied a bunch of crappie jigs for a guy at work. He asked me what he owed me for the jigs. I told him that he didn't owe me anything for the jigs, but what he owed me for standing in line at Wal-Mart in rural Mississippi with a bottle of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails was a debt that he could NEVER repay! Pete Edited September 14, 2011 by psilvers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 haha too funny, thx guys... nice to know there are many of us out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 goin to where to no man's gone before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I bought a hair dryer once. My polished bald head did not go unnoticed by the till girl. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Jigs Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 lol I know how ya feel Vodkaman. I bought one as well. I use one with my grill to get my coals going faster. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachybaby Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 how else can you get a nice high gloss finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Now I take my wife or daughter with me if I need to buy nail polish! I had a guy try to pick up on me at CVS so never again. Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Bait Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Sally Hansenworks for me. I had tied buckhair on an old spinnerbiat back during the summer used in saltwater and freshwater caught about 30 fish on it and threw it into some heavy cover and the threads havent come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repair Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hard as Nails is all I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I put down a coat of clear nail polish on the bare hook then coat the wrappings with the same clear. It will last longer than I can keep up with the jig. I also use red and black finger nail polish for some lure eyes. My wife does the shopping! Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I use Flex Head Cement but you guys have me thinking about the colors & glitter in nail polish. If anyone tries to pick me up I'll give them Munkin's number.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigtier Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I use clear nail polish on the first wraps under my tying material. The best clear high gloss finish I have found is called "Hard As Hull" 3 to 4 coats. Very high gloss. I purchase it from "Hareline Dubbin" -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really don't use either one. I've been tying jigs for a long time and if you half hitch right while tying materials in and do a really nice whip finish to tie off you shouldn't need any. As fast as we lose jigs, who needs it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really don't use either one. I've been tying jigs for a long time and if you half hitch right while tying materials in and do a really nice whip finish to tie off you shouldn't need any. As fast as we lose jigs, who needs it?? I make a couple of haf hitches to finish and if it is for personal use then I'm done. If they are for someone else I will use a very light coat of D2T, I never had a complaint but as Fatman said, as fast as they get lost you really don't need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
