Getting to grips with Bug-Bond

[lvlacleod]

Got a bit courageous and decided to experiment a bit by adding some colour and then finishing them off using the old Bug-Bond.

This was the best of the bunch.

[seanie]

You hit the nail on the head with those. They are spot on

[chickenfish]

Lovely flies.....

Is the bug bond quite runny before you apply the torch? I can't decide whether to shell out for some or not. I'd only be using it for buzzers.

[lvlacleod]

Originally Posted by chickenfish

Lovely flies.....

Is the bug bond quite runny before you apply the torch? I can't decide whether to shell out for some or not. I'd only be using it for buzzers.

Nah, it's quite thick and really easy to work with. I'm still learning to tie so using bug-bond is a learning curve as well.

It's definately well worth the money and the good thing about it is there is no waste like you would get with epoxy. You just use what you need. You definately need the pro tips though.

[shortea]

hello
did you use bug bond regular or bug bond light

all the best Nick

[lvlacleod]

Originally Posted by shortea

hello
did you use bug bond regular or bug bond light

all the best Nick

I used regular

[shortea]

looks good some use the lite on buzzers but youve got a nice shape with the regular

Nick

[lauren]

I've used both and favour the lite for buzzers as you can push the resin around with a dubbing needle to get the resin where you want it before hitting it with the torch.
Nice flies Keith, keep it up.

[chirpyaphid]

Those look really good!

[sabalos]

only just started to use bug bond, i prefer the lite for buzzers. runs better, i am impressed so far. brilliant for salt and pike flies.below is one i tied on a size four carp hook good for getting deep early season.

trying some uv stuff in the thorax.
atb , dave