Fly Tying Thread

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Uni 3/0

Thread is a key component in the march toward civilization. The arrow, the plow, and the anvil get more recognition, but thread was one of the primary components to being able to assemble things. Thread allowed men to withstand harsher elements, and to tie rocks onto sticks, and feathers onto bone. Hooks and thread are the two primary fly tying components. You can't tie a fly unless you have both items. In the beginning flies were probably tied on bone hooks with sinew thread or fibers from plants. No doubt flies have

been tied with both cotton and flax threads. When fly tying became a popular topic for English literature in the 1800's, silk threads were the best available. All of these threads were made from organic materials which tend to deteriorate from exposure to the elements rather quickly, which is one of the reasons why few of the ancient flies have survived to modern times. Since 1950, both nylon and polyester threads have gained popularity with fly tiers all over the world. Nylon and polyester threads are thinner and stronger than silk, giving the tier the option of building flies with less bulk. Threads made from synthetic fibers survive exposure to the elements much better that organic threads. Polyester has less stretch than nylon, which gives a tier more control over each wrap. Nylon threads are more translucent than polyester and are often more brightly colored. The tying threads offered at The Fly Fishing Shop are a collection that we like to tie with. We tie a wide variety of flies from tiny trout flies to monster bluewater flies. So, you might expect that our selection of favorite threads is wide and varied. It is, but it is also streamlined and manageable. Each thread in the selection serves a specific tying need, and has been proven to fit a specific role better than competing threads.  *Picture above is mouse-over.

Uni Waxed 3/0 Thread
266 denier
3/0 UNI-Thread serves the fly-tier who regularly ties on hooks larger than size #12. It is of the same material as 8/0 and 6/0 UNI-Thread, but with an increased number of filaments.   100 yard spools.

Danville 6/0 Flymaster Pre-Waxed Thread
70 Denier
This is the industry standard for trout dry flies, and is even used for tying classic salmon and steelhead flies. Flymaster is made from nylon, which allows it to be somewhat elastic and tends to be semi-translucent, even in dark colors.
200 yard spools

Uni 6/0 Waxed Thread
135 denier
6/0 UNI-Thread is a general fly-tying thread of continuous polyester filaments. The wide range of twenty-five colors meets virtually all fly-tying needs.

6/0 UNI-Thread comes in 200-yard spools, waxed. UNI’s exclusive waxing process produces a thin coating to reduce that annoying build-up of wax in your bobbin tube.


 

Uni 8/0 Waxed Thread
8/0 UNI-Thread is the favorite fine fly-tying thread of fly –tiers all over the world. Noted for being exceedingly strong for its diameter.

It is used and recommended by many noted fly-tiers/authors such as Jack Dennis, Bob Lindquist, Dick Talleur and Paul Marriner. 8/0 UNI-Thread is made of continuous polyester filaments, which are slightly bonded.  This thread ties flat on the hook and is lightly waxed for smooth flow through your bobbin. Spools are wound with 200 yards of thread.

Gordon Griffith's Sheer Ultrafine Thread
This very fine thread serves all traditional needs for assembling very small flies. It has very slow build-up. For its size, 14/0 is exceptionally strong. This is the best thread we've found for tying #16 and smaller flies. Is perfect for #20 and smaller flies.  Is strong enough for dainty, low-water steelhead flies.
100 meter spool.

Danville 210 Denier Flat Waxed Thread
This is the best thread for certain kinds of flies where large heads make the fly more attractive.  Danville Flat Waxed is perfect for both fresh water and saltwater streamers and larger steelhead flies. This thread covers a lot of area in a single turn, but lays very flat. Or you can spin your bobbin to twist the strands and make the thread round in cross section, which works great for spinning hair.

Danville Clear Monofilament Thread
This thread is slick and strong and very, very clear. It has many applications, but we use it most in tying saltwater flies. Monofilament thread works especially well when you want each layer of the fly to show. Many saltwater organisms are translucent or semi transparent.  Mono thread also is great for tying fresh water bait fish patterns.