Salmonfly.Net
Contributing Fly
Tyers Series

Basic Tying Instructions

Anatomy of a Fly

Salmon and Steelhead Hooks

Fly Tying Tools

Materials Glossary

Fly Search

Match Flies to Species

Contributing Tyers

Show Your Flies Here

Steelhead Facts

Pacific Salmon Facts

Tips and Techniques

Forum

Site Map

Flies

Issues

Photo Gallery

Leon's Tips
USING A HOT MELT GLUE GUN FOR CREATIVE FLY TYING

 Here's another great Fly Tying Tip for your readers.

Its really great for making Shellbacks on shrimp, bloodworms, etc. Use Clear or Color it with Permanent Marker pens. Many, Many uses. Easy to use. Easy to stick on wings, etc. Create thorax covers; easy to apply heat from tip to remelt or shape. Excellent sinking properties. does not come off in the water.

MMy small gun is a Rapesco and uses 7.4 x 100mm Sticks. Very easy to use.

Some sample pictures of the effect, but really does not do them justice; as seeing the created finished product really does nicely.

SPREAD THE WORD

This pattern was originated and tied by Leon Guthrie of Galashiels, Scotland. You can see more of his originals at The Flies of Leon Guthrie.

This tip was originated by Leon Guthrie of Galashiels, Scotland. You can see his original flies at The Flies of Leon Guthrie.