Wes, I have a collections of hundreds of threads of all kinds for tying threads- standard threads, kevlars, spun gels, nylons, flat, wound, braided, waxed, unwaxed, rod-binding, millinery, monos, floss, you name it, from almost microscopic (for #32s) to 50# test Gorilla-braid (for marlin flies).
Because threads have more properties than just diameter, I find on many ties that it is easier/better to use multiple threads for different stages of the fly. Like with the rope-dub, I may want to tie with a flat thread, but actually do the rope on wire or mono, then build the thorax with the flat thread that will tie in the legs easily, then swap to a head color to get the final look that I want. Just depends on the fly and materials used. Many times I just want strength, and choosing a thread that has the strength I need and the other properties I want for the tie is a matter of trial and error. One problem is that most of my threads no longer have any designations left on the spool, so I'm just guessing by looking at the properties what the stuff is. I test the strength, look at how it lays down, and then use it if it works. If I'm finishing a head, I look for a flat waxed thread of proper color, as it will build up more neatly. Sometimes I use the light under-belly color and then use markers for the darker over-color. I try to keep threads grouped by kinds, but that doesn't always work. This year, orange seems to be moving in as the most popular color (did well last year)- probably all started by Tony and his Chili-pepper. LOL Orange (flourescent) hares ears, scuds, San Juans, emergers, buggers, streamers, and just about anything in orange or with orange accents. So my orange thread will go on a lot of heads. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Wes Wada To: flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:20 PM Subject: [VFB] How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0? A quick question. Thanks. How does jig thread compare in diameter with 6/0 or 3/0? The link goes to a page selling jig thread which mentions it is a size A. Size A is supposed to be fine (not heavy), but how does it compare in diameter to 6/0 or 3/0 tying thread? http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/fly-tying-thread/630607.aspx Wes Wada Bend, Oregon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
