Net Spinner Caddis Nymph

The Netspinner Caddis pattern is designed to imitate the netspinning caddis fly larvae. These larvae are known for creating silk nets to capture food particles from the water.

To help in using turkey feather fibers for the over back of the netspinner; I cheat by using Solarez Flex UV Resin to keep the fibers together. The question that I have is this cheating? Let me hear your thoughts?

Material List:
Hook: GCO #9252, Sizes 16
Thread: 8/0 Tan
Tail: Tan Marabou
Ribbing: Fine Gold Wire
Overback: Dark Brown Mottled Turkey Feather Fibers
Body: Tan Ice Dub
Head: Use a Gray Marker to Color the Head and 1st and 2nd segments of the fly after brushing out