Ftpiercebob 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2021 I like to finish off a lot of my flies by using various colors of nail polish on the threaded hook shanks. I use head cement first. I've noticed that the still wet nail polish is really stinky. After it dries completely i can't really detect much of an odor. Of course i smoked cigarettes for many decades, so i don't know if i can trust my sense of smell. Do any of you worry about odors left over from any step of the tying process, or do you think that most fish hit too fast to smell anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2021 I've used nail polish and superglue for years. I do not believe it affects the fish, other than to possibly attack the "right" color combination. I'm pretty sure the aromas you smell are the solvents ... and when they've all evaporated off, there's very little smell left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ftpiercebob 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2021 That makes sense. Thanks for the reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2021 Some of the old "dope" tiers used to use were full of solvents we don't use today. Like airplane glue, they were enough to get you high if you were not careful. These days I use water based rod varnish. No odor and no fumes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2021 Oh, and welcome to the site Ftpiercebob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2021 Finishing up Loon head cement. I have use CA glue to set dumbbell eyes on a hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
