What thread are you guys using?
I just cant seem to be happy with anything.
I just placed an order for a couple of spools of Gudebrod GX2, something I have never tried before.
What thread are you guys using?
I just cant seem to be happy with anything.
I just placed an order for a couple of spools of Gudebrod GX2, something I have never tried before.
I'm using Uni Big Fly Thread. I have it in white and yellow
Jay
Jay,
What is the breaking strength on it?
I have always enjoyed using Danville's Flat Waxed Nylon for deer hair flies, and pretty much any fly that is large.
Do not use Kevlar, it slices through the hair....I made that mistake a while back
My 2 cents
Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your limit
Adam Grace
Past Kiene's Staff Member
I prefer this 200-denier Ultra Thread GSP put out by Wapsi:
Although I've never tried it, I suspect the Gudebrod GX2 you ordered is very similar since it's also a GSP thread. The nice thing about GSP is that, not only is it very strong, but it's kind of slippery so it slides through hair rather nicely. I think you'll like it.
-- Mike
Chuck Norris has already been to Mars; that's why there are no signs of life.
I'm with Adam .
FWN is all I've ever needed . It works fine on 'pinky'-sized (and smaller) bunches . One handy tip is ..... twist the thread , that will reduce the diameter and seems to add strength .
Flymaster+ will work fine , also . You just have to use smaller bunches of hair .
David
Hi Cole
GSP is perfect for large deerhair bugs: practically unbreakable and low build up. GX2 is Chris Helm's thread of choice and that's a pretty good recommendation!(Though I note from his catalogue that Gudebrod stopped making fly tying thread in 2006 - must be a lot of inventory still out there)
If you don't like it you can always keep it as a tow rope.
Cheers
Mike
Bass Buggin' - Bad for the heart: Good for the soul.
I've always used the Flat Waxed nylon myself... it lays flat or can be spun to decrease the diameter which increases the strength. I've never tried any of the other stuff. I'll stick with the FWN because I know what it does and how it reacts.
Often wrong, seldom in doubt!
Cole,
The Big Fly Thread is about the size of "D" rod wrapping thread. I've tried Flat Wax. With all the tension I pull on the FWN, I POP IT. It's probably a great thread if you use a small amount of hair but the amount I tie in at one time is 4 times the diameter of a pencil. Plus I stack all my hair instead of spinning it.
I'll be discussing and tying with deer hair on Friday and Saturday at the ISE show. My tying times are 2:30pm both days. If you want to watch a deer hair expert, I believe Steve Potter is tying on Sunday - don't know what time
Jay
I agree with Jay. I use big fly thread for deer hair and gurglers. Nothing I have found is a strong except kevlar (which I cannot find in many colors).
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