6 replies to this topic

[civicdx]

does anyone know any websites where they have tying instructions for bass bugs???

thanx

[nova]

Are you wanting to learn to spin deer hair?

[YosemiteSam]

I don't know how to tie the deer hair stuff, and trim it; but I can start now cause I'm doing hardbaits....

[deadlystreamer]

Hello civicdx,
Sounds like a good idea for a Tutorial. I'll work on that and see what I can come up with. Deer hair can be tricky to work with, but once you master it, you can make about anything with a hook, deer hair, thread, lacquer and small scissors. If you have a question, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I can help. Tutorial in the making..

[SNIPER1]

Heres a few good ones to try

http://flyanglersonline.com

http://www.ultimatef...ly_archive.html

http://www.thebasspond.com/page13.html

http://www.flytyingw.../flyindex.shtml

[Chicken Creek]

I see the word "lacquer" mentioned alot in these forums on fly tieing, could someone please give me a little bit of info on what lacquer is and how to use it? Thanks
Robert

[Gr8flyz]

CC, generally it refers to head cement. Some of the older tyers often mention lacquer because the older types of head cements were just that, clear lacquer.

Lacquers dry relatively fast, and hard, and have a high gloss, glass like appearance, when used properly. They also soak into most threads very well, so they help bind the head together for a very durable finish.

Lacquers were used extensively for auto finishes at one time, as well as commercial jig head paints.

If you have lacquers available, they're fine to use for fly tying, just take care when using them with some plastics, and with proper ventilation. The solvent will destroy some types of plastics, and is nasty stuff to breath.