Frank Matarelli Fly Tying Tools

[RoosterHunter]

I'll still use a lot of NYMO thread. I usually buy it by the cone, I think 5,000 yards. Back in the 70's it came on wooden spools which are now a collector item.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

50 years ago there were not many choices for fly tying or rod-building threads.

[DLJeff]

I have a box of dozen Nymo wooden spools of burnt orange thread if anyone needs some. I've only used it for the rib on golden stoneflies. Used Herter's or Gudebrod Size A for all my rod building.

[DLJeff]

Walt Powell wrapped a lot of rods with Nymo size A over the years. A lot of guys see a bamboo rod and assume the wraps are silk. Not so with Walton.

and nylon thread is way easier to work with than silk.

[Rich Morrison]

and nylon thread is way easier to work with than silk.

100%. Which is why Walt did that. Still looked good and way less work.