That sounds like a winner. I'll have to give those a try at our local bluegill pond. Thanks for sharing.

We appreciate the positive feedback. We sell several versions of the Renzetti Traveler vises like I use. My particular model is older than dirt but has served me so well over the years that I don't see a need to replace it. Here's a current equivalent version to the vise I use that we sell (theconfluenceflyshop.com/products/traveler-2300-true-rotary%C2%AE-series-cam-vise?_pos=2&_fid=e3b590246&_ss=c). For thread you have a lot of choices. I tend to go with the lightest thread I can apply good tension with without breaking. For the Woolly Bully and other panfish flies, Uni 6/0 is a great choice. It's not so thick that you'll end up with too much bulk at the head of the fly but still very strong for its diameter. For glues, you can really use any of the ones you mentioned. My preference these days is for the Solarez Bone Dry Ultra Thin UV resin which we sell at the shop as well. The UV resins harden as soon as you expose them to a UV light, whereas the Sally Hansens and super glues take some time to cure. Hope that helps!

Thanks Dan. It's one of the Ott Light brands that I picked up at Joann Fabrics or Michael's Crafts years ago. I'm not sure they still make this particular model but they still have some similar lights. They retail for around a $100 but seem to go on sale quite often. I picked up this one for about $50. The Ott lighting is great for tying and doesn't sear your retinas in the process.

great info. Thankyou