Rick58

I value the critique. 1. I hate to say it, but I tried a new stacker I'd just got the same day I did this one, it was horrible trying to stack with it, I gave up on the stacker and tried to even the end as good as possible. 2. I'll pay more attention to the taper. Likewise, I was having trouble getting it wrapped tight. I've thought about maybe a dubbing loop? 3. I'll give that a try. 4. I'll fix that.

I think I got a wrap too much on the hackle, I ended it at the wire just before the bend. The finish was a five turn, as you said the two would have been fine.

My first try at an Elk Hair Caddis.

Update on the light, cures tack free in about 10 sec. Build is pretty nice, o-ring seal end cap, switch is well-made. I have only used it zoomed all the way out, like a standard light, and pretty sure zoom in to a pinpoint beam it would be stronger. I did find a video from McFly Angler that he recommended it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJW9StSSj8&ab_channel=McFlyAngler

Thank you

I can view the first page but nothing more, only page #1 on the forum.

Yes, his was where I got the instruction. I like Charlies videos. Here was today's, a Pheasant Tail, but the video was Ventures Fly Co.

We have another storm coming tomorrow, I'm planning on tying through his one. 😉

Did a few more today.

Thank you all for the replies and advice. Yes, I need a little less UV, I'll use that advice about layering it from DFoster. I'll watch my portions on the thorax, as Poopdeck said. I really enjoyed tying this first one, would have done more today, but I was afraid of losing power from this storm.

Started today, I picked the Barr's Copper John in size #16. Critique is welcome, I know I have a lot to learn. Fly Tying Recipe: Hook: TMC 5262 Thread: Black 8/0 UNI Weight: .015 Lead Wire Bead: colored Gold Tail: Dark Brown Goose Biot Body: Wapsi UTC Wire, Red Flashback: Pearl Flashabou

I think you're right. The wife uses Kisrel brand on crafts, I watched some test video and saw where JDiction UV Resin tested to clearest, and non-sticky. I found it for around $22.00 for three 100g bottles in Thick, Thin, and Regular. That equals out to being 10.5 oz, forgot to mention it was the hardest as well.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, trout is my main target fish. All the tying videos I've been watching have been using UV on nymph's, though I can see using other glues.

Just getting started tying and still gathering tools, I was looking for a UV resin cure light. The one I really liked was a Solarez Resinator, but at most places it's $60.00. I got to searching for an alternate, same power (395-405 nm 10w) and found one that cost $15.00 bucks. Anyone else used this one? https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Ultraviolet-WF-502B-Blacklight-Flashlights/dp/B07JKD522X?crid=2MO7Q1SWVSVPJ&dchild=1&keywords=solarez+uv+light&qid=1616663114&sprefix=solarez+uv+light,aps,392&sr=8-20&linkCode=sl1&tag=glytterati-20&linkId=ff272affafb8a2fc24ede58172e2bf6a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Thanks everyone for the replies. I just ordered the Renzetti Presentation 4000 Left Hand.