I recently shifted to Solarez UV Resin (medium viscosity), which together with my UltraFire UV Flashlight (with rechargeable Li batteries!) makes tying flies and jigs more efficient. Holding the UltraFire UV Flashlight for one fly or jig is fine; but not for several flies or jigs. Hence, I made a UV Booth from a recycled carboard box.

Making your own UV Booth is easy. First, make a 3-sided box such that your vice fits inside and you can rotate the hook or jig that you are tying. Second, place the UltraFire UV Flashlight on the center of the box’s top and trace the flashlight’s lens circumference onto the box via Sharpie. And lastly, cut out the hole via utility knife. The UltraFire UV Flashlight has a flange that holds and keeps the flashlight from falling through.

This simple and low-cost solution allows me to safely apply UV light onto the Solarez UV Resin so that the epoxy can cure while I am doing something else. Time is fish!