Clear cure goo and UV light?

Calgaryguy1977 · #1 06-12-2013, 07:27 PM

Have any of you used or tried it? I hope its easy to use. I ordered it on ebay and have been waiting patiently for it to arrive for a good 2 weeks.

I saw the pics of these chironies that are made with it and drooled hahahha

I also saw this video and that's what convinced me to buy it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-u9Qyh4OTw

Lornce · #2 06-12-2013, 07:52 PM

I use it on a variety of flies including streamer heads.

Calgaryguy1977 · #3 06-12-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lornce

I use it on a variety of flies including streamer heads.

Have you had good results with it? I mean do these chironomids work well?

johnk · #4 06-12-2013, 08:09 PM

Works awesome but you need to subject it to the UV light for longer than they recommend and eventually you may purchase the pro light as the regular light that comes with the kit, although efficient, doesn't cure as quickly as I'd like. Nonetheless a great product. I prefer the Hydro goo above all the others they offer.

Calgaryguy1977 · #5 06-12-2013, 08:10 PM

Fantastic! Thank you.....i cant wait to get the delivery hahaha

brown trout · #6 06-12-2013, 08:38 PM

It does work well. I tend to do a "position set" of the goo, then use hemostats to remove the fly (by the eye of the hook) and stick it into a piece of foam, then place it outside for a while (usually after a batch of 1-2 dozen).

Shawnlh · #7 06-12-2013, 09:48 PM

Don't need a separate UV light if you have a newer smart phone. Just download a free flash light app and shine it on the goo. Works great and cures in a few seconds.

Norman · #8 06-12-2013, 10:02 PM

I use it as well and it's works great. It cures fast and very versatile.

johnk · #9 06-13-2013, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brown trout

It does work well. I tend to do a "position set" of the goo, then use hemostats to remove the fly (by the eye of the hook) and stick it into a piece of foam, then place it outside for a while (usually after a batch of 1-2 dozen).

Wine corks are your best friend. Eliminates the need for hemostats.

osedma · #10 06-13-2013, 07:40 AM

The clear cure goo is a good one BUT it has that tacky feel and then you have to use the thin + the hydro................At the fly fishing show I saw Davie Mcphail using the Bug bond, after some good searching in internet I got the bug bond from a local (Calgary) website and let me tell ya, the bug bond is faaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrr better than the clear cure goo or even the loon uv resins. I have it all and all have the tacky feel EXCEPT the bug bond, great great great uv resin, the professional torch that comes with the kit is awesome. google: Bug Bond Original UV Fly Tying Kit calgary

Lornce · #11 06-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Bug bond is certainly the bet, I've tried a few different brands and some of it do stay tacky. Which means you have to give it a quick coat of head cement which defeats the purpose.

osedma · #12 06-13-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lornce

Bug bond is certainly the bet, I've tried a few different brands and some of it do stay tacky. Which means you have to give it a quick coat of head cement which defeats the purpose.

I was using the coat, but since I'm using the bug bond...no coat at all and you dont have to stay more than 10 sec hitting the fly with the torch, few seconds and let's go fishing...for some reason Davie Mcphail use it...no? give it a try, is worth every dollar. I got it with free shipping and ten off

tallieho · #13 06-13-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osedma

I was using the coat, but since I'm using the bug bond...no coat at all and you dont have to stay more than 10 sec hitting the fly with the torch, few seconds and let's go fishing...for some reason Davie Mcphail use it...no? give it a try, is worth every dollar. I got it with free shipping and ten off

Have you got a link to your supplier in calgary?

CDone · #14 06-14-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osedma

The clear cure goo is a good one BUT it has that tacky feel and then you have to use the thin + the hydro................At the fly fishing show I saw Davie Mcphail using the Bug bond, after some good searching in internet I got the bug bond from a local (Calgary) website and let me tell ya, the bug bond is faaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrr better than the clear cure goo or even the loon uv resins. I have it all and all have the tacky feel EXCEPT the bug bond, great great great uv resin, the professional torch that comes with the kit is awesome. google: Bug Bond Original UV Fly Tying Kit calgary

CCG Hydro isn't tacky at all, the other products by CCG will be tacky after curing with the light but a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol will fix that.

Colin

osedma · #15 06-14-2013, 10:54 PM

v

osedma · #16 06-14-2013, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDone

CCG Hydro isn't tacky at all, the other products by CCG will be tacky after curing with the light but a quick wipe with rubbing alcohol will fix that.

Colin

The Hydro makes the same work as the coat finish and that's why some people first use the thin uv resin and after that they go with the hydro, to eliminate the tacky feel. The hydro doesn't has the same viscosity of the thin resin, so with the hydro you have to build up layers in your fly, 2-3 layers. Bug Bond has the viscosity of the thin uv resin plus the finish of the hydro, no tacky at all. The bug bond is the best, no layers, no alcohol, just uv resin + uv light and good to go.

CDone · #17 06-15-2013, 09:49 AM

So where do I get some of this Bug Bond? Would like to compare the 2 and make my own decision.

Colin

MtnGiant · #18 06-17-2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks for posting this.
I've forgotten about it until you reminded me.
I luv those buzzers by Davie McPhail and have tried tying them.
I just ordered a bottle of Bug Bond from the UK.....it's a lil expensive but I'm sure well worth it.
Can't wait to try it and make some more Buzzer's

Don Andersen · #19 06-17-2013, 09:20 PM

Folks,

Here is a link to where to buy UV resin + lamps and fly ideas.

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/inde...howtopic=16441

Don

osedma · #20 06-17-2013, 09:24 PM

here the link for the bug bond, this is the one that Davie McPhail use
http://www.vemoflyfishing.com/produc...-fly-tying-kit

It's in Calgary, not sure where you guys are

MtnGiant · #21 06-17-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osedma

here the link for the bug bond, this is the one that Davie McPhail use
http://www.vemoflyfishing.com/produc...-fly-tying-kit

It's in Calgary, not sure where you guys are

Thanks.....yes I'm in Calgary but couldnt find it locally.
But the price is pretty much the same.

I just ordered the bottle of bond....I already have a UV light

I got the Original mix....the Lite seems a little too lite....they say it's like water

osedma · #22 06-17-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MtnGiant

Thanks.....yes I'm in Calgary but couldnt find it locally.
But the price is pretty much the same.

I just ordered the bottle of bond....I already have a UV light

I got the Original mix....the Lite seems a little too lite....they say it's like water

They have the thin and the thick, i can't remember if these are the names they use. The original is a just in the middle, is not like water and it's not too thick. I'm just really glad since I'm using it.

MtnGiant · #23 06-17-2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osedma

They have the thin and the thick, i can't remember if these are the names they use. The original is a just in the middle, is not like water and it's not too thick. I'm just really glad since I'm using it.

I only found 2 types....original and lite.

Glad you like it.....sure I will too

And hopefully some guys post their patterns on the "from the vice" thread.
I know I would like to see em

Calgaryguy1977 · #24 06-17-2013, 11:55 PM

I got the clear cure goo, and it can be tacky till you know what youre doin but it only took me 2-3 flies before I got it down. It makes fantastic looking chironomids......the heads look soo good!
Ill have to try this other stuff too but soo far pleased with this!!
Its tacky if you dont cure it properly it seems. However, if you apply the uv light generously and let it sit for a bit its fine!