The finish on a fly does double duty: it sharpens the look and adds real durability. This selection spans simple head cement to UV-curing coatings, epoxies and glues from established brands including Pacer Zap-a-Gap, Wapsi, Loon, Hareline, Solarez and Loctite, with an option for every application.
Fly tying head cement, epoxy and glue protect a fly's materials and extend the life of every pattern. This collection covers the full range, from the basics of head cement to modern UV-curing products, with adhesives, coatings, epoxies and glues from established fly tying and adhesive brands.
Finishes by job
Fast bonds: Pacer Zap-a-Gap, Hareline and Loctite.
Traditional coatings: Wapsi and Loon.
UV resins for quick, durable finishes: Solarez.
With this breadth, every tyer can find the adhesive that suits the job, whether you are whip-finishing a head, coating a body for a hard-shell look, or securing materials that take heavy abuse on the water. Head cement, epoxy and UV resin each contribute to patterns that are both visually clean and genuinely robust, and the cements and coatings here are chosen from reputable brands to perform reliably across fly tying applications.
What is the difference between head cement and UV resin?
Head cement is a thin solvent-based finish that dries by air, while UV resin stays workable until cured under a UV light, letting you build thicker, harder coatings on heads and bodies.