Fly Tying Cements, Epoxies & Glues

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Cements, Epoxies & Glues Quick Picks Best All-Around: Loon UV Clear Fly Finish - Built for tiers who want one system that can do everything from thread-sealing to building clean, durable heads. Multiple viscosities give you more control than traditional head cement when you’re coating bodies, wing cases, and eyes. Best Value: Pacer Zap-A-Gap Glue Medium CA - A go-to when you need a fast, strong bond for eyes, foam, and synthetic materials without a long cure time. The medium viscosity is easier to place accurately than ultra-thin super glues for most bench tasks. Best for Smooth, Low-Profile Coats: Solarez Thin Hard UV Cure Resin - Ideal for streamlined nymphs and neat resin “shells” where you want a hard, clear coat that stays thin. UV cure gives you working time for shaping, then fast set when you hit it with a light. Best for Small, Precise Applications: Loon Water Based Head Cement - Great for locking whip finishes on trout flies without the feel and fumes of solvent-heavy cements. The brush application makes it easy to use sparingly on small heads and tie-in points. How to Choose Cements, Epoxies & Glues Head Cement vs. UV Resin vs. Super Glue (CA) Head cement: Best for sealing thread wraps and finishing heads cleanly. It’s the “final step” on a lot of trout flies, especially when you want a tidy head without adding much bulk. UV resin: Best when you want to build shape (wing cases, bodies, baitfish heads) and cure on command. It’s a favorite for modern nymphs and streamers because you can control the build, then lock it in quickly. Super glue (CA): Best for bonding materials, not coating. Use it for sticking eyes, locking down foam, securing stacked synthetics, or reinforcing a critical tie-in where you don’t want a thick finish. Pick the Right Viscosity Thin: Penetrates thread wraps and keeps heads slim,good for midges, small nymphs, and anywhere bulk ruins the profile. Medium/Thick: Helps you build a dome, shellback, or baitfish head without running