The Thread Thread

[Trout Guy]

Figured since Beatle demands more threads, I would start a thread about thread.

I've been tying since I was about 15 so I've experienced tying with a few different bends of threads. This past week I picked up a selection of Veevus thread and I tell you what.. It's the Cadillac of tying thread.

The diameter of the 14/0 is similar to UNI's 8/0 and surpasses uni strength wise. Thus meaning less wraps needed. It's really great stuff!

Please se share all thread experiences here!

 

[Stevester]

I've been tying for a lot of years too. I have been using Veevus a lot lately but I don't think it is any better than other quality threads. Don't get me wrong, I like it but I won't be giving up my Uni or other threads to use it exclusively. It will have a place on my bench but it will be sharing space.

Steve

 

[lightenup]

I must say that Danville makes a fine thread, rumor has it Olive is the best color, I don't mind Uni...some people seem to hate it......but my favorite(unless I need something strong for, well for , whatever)...is Largutan, except it is French It is made for salmon flies, but use it for dries and WOW!!!! oh, and try fishing a silk line......

 

[Simms]

What a great post. Thanks, Eric!!!!! This has given me the motivation to power through this day. Without this post, I don't know what I would have done.

 

[LostnLovinIt]

I just wish I kept my flies long enough to test the thread durability!!!


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[WBDluver]

I don't use thread. I use the testicle hair of a Tibetan Yak. Very strong, comes mostly in yellow, self replenishing so its eco friendly.

 

[Rusty Spinner]

I don't use thread. I use the testicle hair of a Tibetan Yak. Very strong, comes mostly in yellow, self replenishing so its eco friendly.

You give yaks a reach around?

 

[LostnLovinIt]

Hmm I would not recommend standing behind a yak when you yank out a pubic hair...


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Back to the thread question. I too have been using Veevus in 16/0 for my midges and tricos and find it superior for its strength and small diameter. I don't think you can beat it for tying small stuff. Of course the olive 6/0 Danville is like a 12 ga. shotgun, best all around.

Of course when you use beads exclusively, you don't need or need to know about thread.

 

[Simms]

The only time I use thread is to secure a bead to a dry fly hook with a bit of CDC for those evening hatches.

 

[Trout Guy]

Back to the thread question. I too have been using Veevus in 16/0 for my midges and tricos and find it superior for its strength and small diameter. I don't think you can beat it for tying small stuff. Of course the olive 6/0 Danville is like a 12 ga. shotgun, best all around.

Of course when you use beads exclusively, you don't need or need to know about thread.

Percisely, I've been using it to tie small midges and some smaller nymphs and it's great stuff to work with.