Author Topic: Great product - UV Knot Sense (Read 16787 times)

Bwana · « **on:** August 05, 2011, 11:59:03 AM »

Just giving you guys a heads up on a product I've started using recently. It's more suited to the guys who appreciate the finishing touches on their knots. It is a clear resin-like glue that is UV Activated to harden into a hard but flexible layer. It is used to smooth over knots and joins to move easier through your guides.

I bought it to use specifically on my braid to mono join on my heavy jigging setup and have since started using it on all my knots (PR knot, Slim Beauty, biminis, back-to-back uni's and figure of 8's).

A few tips for easier use:

1) You must apply it indoors as it sets almost immediately in direct sunlight (UV exposure)
2) It is fairly gel-like when it comes out of the tube, so it helps to spread a thin, even layer around the knot and rotate the knot by hand then take it into direct sunlight and rotate it for around 2min to set evenly
3) It will take some practice not to get a thick layer which makes the knot bulky. I try to only fill the "bumps" in the knot
4) It helps to extend the glue about 2mm on either side of the knot - it forms a tapered leading edge which is especially good for bulky knots like a bimini or back-to-back knots going through the guides
5) To cure the bigger knots properly leave the knot in direct sunlight for about 20min to cure all the way through so it doesn't crack
6) The stuff doesn't set properly in overcast or low light conditions (the only setback to the product)
7) It protects braid knots very well from wear and tear
8) With a bit of practice you'll have good looking hard wearing knots
9) It can be used to repair epoxy heads on flies, and can act as a filler to mend dinged or cracked lures

Here's what the product looks like and I think it retails between R70 and R80 a tube (I paid R74). Give it a bash and you'll find it very useful!

http://www.loonoutdoors.com/uvknotsense.html

Mudcrab · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:04:46 PM »

:shre: and where did you buy it

Willie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:11:21 PM »

:shre: will try it out

Bwana · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:17:04 PM »

I have seen it in a few tackle shops, I bought mine at Gremlins Tackle in Margate. Maybe some of the guys in GP have seen at Ganis or Mias?

Half-Pint · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:23:52 PM »

Bwana have you tried using a small uv light on the knots? I know Bennie sourced some awhile ago

Bwana · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:29:07 PM »

No I haven't, I've seen it advertised on the net but haven't seen them in stores. That would be ideal especially for on the boat for those cloudy days and early morning sessions

Fritz · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:30:59 PM »

Have been using this stuff for a while now and it is good. Have a look at you tackle shops in the fly section. Those guys use it when making their flies. I allso got myself a small UV light with it the same size as the small lasers the kids play with.

Rory · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:31:27 PM »

Quote from: Bwana on August 05, 2011, 12:17:04 PM

I have seen it in a few tackle shops, I bought mine at Gremlins Tackle in Margate. Maybe some of the guys in GP have seen at Ganis or Mias?

This stuff is very popular in flyfishing. If you can't find it at your local tackle dealer, try a specialist flyfishing tackle shop.

Rory · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:32:20 PM »

Ha ha, you're too quick for me Fritz!

Fritz · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:33:13 PM »

Quote from: Bwana on August 05, 2011, 12:29:07 PM

No I haven't, I've seen it advertised on the net but haven't seen them in stores. That would be ideal especially for on the boat for those cloudy days and early morning sessions

Going to Kingfisher this afternoon and will get the prise for you, that is where I got mine from.

Lichia amia · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:33:27 PM »

Quote from: Rory on August 05, 2011, 12:31:27 PM

This stuff is very popular in flyfishing. If you can't find it at your local tackle dealer, try a specialist flyfishing tackle shop.

and pay 3 times the price !!! Sad but true !!!

Fritz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:24:41 PM »

Quote from: Rory on August 05, 2011, 12:32:20 PM

Ha ha, you're too quick for me Fritz!

Sorry Rory. The only reason I know that is because I used to make my own flies when fishing for Tigers at Komatiepoort.

Homie · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:46:23 PM »

Quote from: Fritz on August 05, 2011, 01:24:41 PM

Sorry Rory. The only reason I know that is because I used to make my own flies when fishing for Tigers at Komatiepoort.

We have to talk !!!

Fritz · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:00:16 PM »

Quote from: Homie on August 05, 2011, 01:46:23 PM

We have to talk !!!

About????

Homie · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:31:20 PM »

Komatiepoort !!!

Fritz · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:55:16 PM »

Quote from: Homie on August 05, 2011, 02:31:20 PM

Komatiepoort !!!

Lets have dinner this weekend then we can talk about it. Seeing that you are in Durban.

Fritz · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2011, 07:37:37 PM »

Had a look at kings today and the glue is R56-00 and the light I could not find they where out but I paid just over R100-00 for mine. Here is a photo of the glue and the light.

Manuel Junior · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2011, 09:48:29 AM »

:shre:

shagnrelease · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2011, 12:22:06 PM »

Check your Hardwares stores for a Product called UV BOND, same product and a lot cheaper. I use it to finish my plaits and biminis

Bwana · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2011, 10:21:36 AM »

cool Greg will have a look for it. I am keen to use the stuff on our 80lb rigs to smooth over the plaits and Biminis to help them through the roller guides.