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[cannycatchacold]

Ive been trying various threads recently, the best Ive found is utc 7/0 but the damn stuff will break on me back and forth! Well today I ran out of my fire orange and decided to use a spool of uni 6/0 now it didint break on me but the heeds on the Alistair's Ive tied up are huge!!! So I was wondering what thread you prefer? Normally using fine threads aint a prob, I use a 17/0 for under my posts of the parachute dries to tie the hackle of.

[macd]

i use utc 70 for general use and gordon griffiths 14/0 for small flies

[madkeen]

It isnt your bobbin holder thats causing the breaks?
I use uni 8/0. utc 70 and GG sheer 14/0 which is very good but has a habit of unraveling on the spool

[salmonshrimp]

I use this stuff it's dtex 150(1) or Nm 65/1 or maybe it's Gutermann U151 can't remember ever breaking it.

Got it from veniards years ago.

Parton sells similar on Ebay DTEX 150

[cannycatchacold]

I dont think its the bobbin holder as I use this, the nor vise automatic and all my thread are spooled on the bobbins.

www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=207&category=14

I didi begin to think the thread may be catching some roughness on my hands.

[madkeen]

Dec 1, 2010 19:35:41 GMT cannycatchacold said:

I dont think its the bobbin holder as I use this, the nor vise automatic and all my thread are spooled on the bobbins.

www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=207&category=14

I didi begin to think the thread may be catching some roughness on my hands.

I think your hands are the problem especially with UTC as I've had the same problem with my hands being rough.

[cannycatchacold]

Dec 1, 2010 19:44:23 GMT madkeen said:

Dec 1, 2010 19:35:41 GMT cannycatchacold said:

I dont think its the bobbin holder as I use this, the nor vise automatic and all my thread are spooled on the bobbins.

www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=207&category=14

I didi begin to think the thread may be catching some roughness on my hands.

I think your hands are the problem especially with UTC as I've had the same problem with my hands being rough.

looks like the neutrogena is coming back out!!! I usually only break it out when I attempt woven bugs for the ladies, and doesnt last that long especially when ive impaled myself on a few size 12 grub hooks.

[ballingall512]

I use utc 70 denier for most of my flies, and provided you are using a ceramic bobbin holder it should not break.

On smaller flies I use Sheer 14/0 from flymakers and I can't speak highly enough of it.
It is as strong if not stronger than the utc 70 and miles stronger than 8/0 uni thread.

Stear clear of 6/0 uni it's too big for all but the largest flies same as utc140 denier. 140 denier makes a great floss though.
8/0 uni is not worth the bother. you look at it the wrong way and it will break.
This seems to be a problem of recent years with uni thread, as I used to use it all the time and never had a problem with it breaking.
I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole now.

Danvilles also do a good quality thread that I think is measured at 70 denier also

hope this helps a bit.

Dave.

(P.s I've got loads of fire orange utc )

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Dec 1, 2010 19:44:23 GMT madkeen said:

Dec 1, 2010 19:35:41 GMT cannycatchacold said:

I dont think its the bobbin holder as I use this, the nor vise automatic and all my thread are spooled on the bobbins.

www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=207&category=14

I didi begin to think the thread may be catching some roughness on my hands.

I think your hands are the problem especially with UTC as I've had the same problem with my hands being rough.

Guys,

I have noticed this issue also

Maybe try using some Handcream or E45? It can help long term but obviously avoid getting it on your tying materials. Even use it an hour or so before you tie so it is propoerly adsorbed

Even running the wife's nail file down the edges of your fingers and thumbs can help before tying.

tb

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Dec 1, 2010 17:39:46 GMT cannycatchacold said:

Ive been trying various threads recently, the best Ive found is utc 7/0 but the damn stuff will break on me back and forth! Well today I ran out of my fire orange and decided to use a spool of uni 6/0 now it didint break on me but the heeds on the Alistair's Ive tied up are huge!!! So I was wondering what thread you prefer? Normally using fine threads aint a prob, I use a 17/0 for under my posts of the parachute dries to tie the hackle of.

Hi, CC

All the Thread quoted are good. I like UTC a lot - Both 70 and 140

I also think Steve Parton's Sparton threads are pretty good. The basic one he sells is more than adequate for Tubes and larger hooks down to about a Size 8.

I used his Red Thread recently and it feels very good. Strong but you still get a neat head and you would have to really go some to break it. Prefer it now to Uni Thread 6/0

tweedbunnet

[salmonshrimp]

You MUST!!! use a ceramic tubed bobbin holder metal ones will break the thread even if you think it's okay.

[cannycatchacold]

Dec 1, 2010 20:28:10 GMT salmonshrimp said:

You MUST!!! use a ceramic tubed bobbin holder metal ones will break the thread even if you think it's okay.

Mmmmmmm I do!

[tyneytone]

Dec 1, 2010 19:35:40 GMT salmonshrimp said:

I use this stuff it's dtex 150(1) or Nm 65/1 or maybe it's Gutermann U151 can't remember ever breaking it.

Got it from veniards years ago.

Parton sells similar on Ebay DTEX 150

Thats just a gratuitous guitar picture that is.Nice!

[salmonshrimp]

Dec 1, 2010 20:57:14 GMT tyneytone said:

Thats just a gratuitous guitar picture that is.Nice!

Yeh they make a nice background

[tyneytone]

Dec 1, 2010 21:12:16 GMT salmonshrimp said:

Dec 1, 2010 20:57:14 GMT tyneytone said:

Thats just a gratuitous guitar picture that is.Nice!

Yeh they make a nice background

You seem to have too many Telecasters.Send one to me and I'll look after it