Is it ok to use super glue when tying bucktails?

[urban cowboy]

I have never tied bucktails before so this might be a dumb question but any input would be appreciated.

I was going to coat the finished wrap with clear nail polish but I was worried about the smell of the super glue turning off the fish. I use the super glue for the feathers and underneath wrappings so everything stays together. Also the main wrap, then coat it with clear nail polish. Like I said this might be dumb questions but any input would be great.

[DriftlessFisher]

Don't think it matters, i coat mine in super glue.

[VMS]

Hiya,

I would say get some waterproof expoxy. It will be a touch thicker but should hold up well. The other thought would be to get some thread epoxy used for coating the threads on new fishing rods. That is a little more flexible, dries smooth too. It will soak into the threads as well, which will seal everything..

Steve

[brad coin]

super glue works on all muskie lures attaching plastic tails,broken thread.

however

take it from experience NEVER get close to the lure and blow on the fresh glue to make it dry faster or you may end up having to shave off your mustache

[50inchpig]

super glue will work but it'll eventually breakdown being wet and doesn't protect the wrap against teeth very well. i'd recommend head cement, you can dab it on as you go and dip your wrap when you're done and it'll protect alot better.

plus then you won't end up with your fingers stuck together.

[Musky Buck]

Better not, throw them away and buy some from me !

[Shawn Kellett]

+1 on what 50" said. Superglue works for a long time for the vast majority of applications, more so if it's rubber tuffened (like the Phantom glue). If you're going to use it get the Phantom stuff as it's made in Eau Clair and it's more fresh then the stuff you're going to find at Home Depot.

PSA: Heat kills superglue. When you're not using it keep it in the freezer. This will increase the lifespan from 1 year to many.

[urban cowboy]

Thanks guys. I was going to tie up a few for my smaller bucktails, Instead of buying new bucktails for $10-$15 each I can just tie up a few of my favorite colors.

[Shawn Kellett]

I've been doing it for years and it's a lot of fun. It's even more fun to catch fish on baits YOU make! I pretty much only throw stuff either myself or a friend makes anymore. That's the fun part of muskie fishing for me lately.

[DriftlessFisher]

Hey some of you guys should post pictures of the ones you tie. It would be fun to see what other guys are tying up. Or is there already a post on this?

[pikestabber]

NEVER get close to the lure and blow on the fresh glue to make it dry faster or you may end up having to shave off your mustache

Now that's funny stuff right there!

[Long Gray Line]

I use some stuff called "Hard as hull" for fly tying. It puts a nice hard, thick, clear coat on the thread and'll protect the wraps from teeth. You can find it in the fly tying dept at a lot of places.

[ted4887]

You can also pick up something called Sally Hansens Hard as Nails. You can pick it up at Wally World or generally anywhere that carries makeup stuff.