bingsbaits
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Thread size
As a noob tyer the thread sizes and diameters were kind of confusing. After I purchased a dozen spools of thread that were way to thin. This chart helped me. http://flytyingworld.com/thread.htm
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/25 09:16:29
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Thanks Bing, I have added the link to my favorities list. That way I can use it as reference when I go shoping.
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KJH807
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/25 09:52:34
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what do you consider "too thin"?
i have been using 14/0 pretty much for everything except LARGE pike/bass flies
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/25 10:56:05
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KJH, I'll be able to use it down the road when I develope a softer hand with the bobbin.. I just have to remember I'm not pulling log chokers.. 
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/25 11:16:46
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haha
what thread were you/ are you using?
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/25 15:20:29
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Got a dozen spools of Danville, some Uni-thread 6/0, ultra thread 210.
I changed bobbins also, seems the one bobbin I have is really hard on thread...
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 06:41:07
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I use ultra and uni as well. I find that the ultra lays down very nice and flat, but it is very susceptible to abrasion, and the individual fibers sometimes separate in where they wrap onto the hook. Uni, for me, is a better all purpose thread. I use black uni 8/o for about 75% of my tying. The last 25% is eggs which get bright orange ultra thread, and various dries/nymphs/etc that get an appropriate color, other than black.
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 09:49:39
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I use ultra 140 for everything except my deer hair patterns and I use jell spun for that. My egg patterns i also use jell spun you can really torque em down with that.
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 10:09:30
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i use 6/0 for almost all my nymph patterns and bulky patterns. i use 8/0 for my dry flies.
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 10:30:43
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bing
make sure you are using a ceramic tube bobbin... if not, that could be your issue
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 15:47:48
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ORIGINAL: doubletaper
i use 6/0 for almost all my nymph patterns and bulky patterns. i use 8/0 for my dry flies.
Same here. 6&8 I use 10/0 or 14/0 for #20 and smaller miniature trout flies. Occasionally 3/0 for deerhair work.
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 16:20:35
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i use what ever it takes lolbut most time i use 8/0 to me it depends on the application
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 16:42:23
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For most of my tying it's 6/0 or 8/0 but also use some 10/0 for the small stuff and fine clear mono for the big, burly things.
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 17:03:36
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Dano, where do you get your 10/0 and who makes it?
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 17:58:35
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Cold, my 10/0 is some old Gudebrod that I got from a friend. Apparently it has been discontinued. When it runs out gonna try the Wapsi UTC 70 thread. Was told that it is very similiar to the Gudebrod 10/0. Don't know for sure, haven't really done any research on it.
post edited by norm289 - 2009/10/26 17:59:07
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RE: Thread size
2009/10/26 19:26:56
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ORIGINAL: Cold
Dano, where do you get your 10/0 and who makes it?
the 10/0 is Orvis. Not sure who actually makes it. I have some Benecchi 12/0. Good stuff. The 14/0 is Sheer from the U.K
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