Who uses GSP thread for tying?
What size would be appropriate for spinning deer on say mid to large muddlers?
What size would be appropriate for spinning deer on say mid to large muddlers?
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Dr. Magill
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There’s a few but I like the Vevus 150 GSP.
The 210 denier from UTC Ultra Thread is strong but seems too slippery. You can get heavier GSP from Vevus if you want but the 150 is pretty good.
The 210 denier from UTC Ultra Thread is strong but seems too slippery. You can get heavier GSP from Vevus if you want but the 150 is pretty good.
Thank you!
Dr. Magill
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Any time man. I’ve got a lot of help from the people around here. I’m really getting into the spun hair, the stacking of materials, dubbed and synthetic heads.
Wonderful hobby!!
Wonderful hobby!!
Dr. Magill
Life of the Party
^ also:
If you haven’t watched any of the Gunnar Brammer videos I recommend the one covering thread control. Very informative. He has some of spinning hair which are terrific but kinda long. A lot of the tying videos are too long (Kelly Gallop) and I lose focus.
If you haven’t watched any of the Gunnar Brammer videos I recommend the one covering thread control. Very informative. He has some of spinning hair which are terrific but kinda long. A lot of the tying videos are too long (Kelly Gallop) and I lose focus.
DoesItFloat
Life of the Party
I like Veevus 100 denier. Plenty for spinning hair and will keep your finishing head tight.
Dr. Magill
Life of the Party
I haven’t tried the 100
Probably works fine and less bulk
Probably works fine and less bulk
Dr. Magill
Life of the Party
OkayI challenge you to try and break the thread before cutting the hair
I’ve reefed on some hair with the 150 and never cut it
I’ll get some
ThomasM
corvus ossifragus
Veevus 50, 100, 150. Flatten the thread to reduce cutting in.
I have a big stash of Gudebrod fly tying thread (no longer available) as that was my go to for a long time but these days, all I use is the above.
Good tip!
Denwor54
Life of the Party
Just to throw this out there I use nano silk from 6/0 down to 24/0 which is Kevlar based. I don’t recommend anything smaller than 12/0 depending on size of fly. If you go smaller than 12/0 it will cut if you apply to much pressure, but for smaller muddlers, irresistible Wullfs, goodard type caddis it’s sweet.
Dr. Magill
Life of the Party
Just spooled some 100 up that I got on my trip to Pacific Fly in Mill Creek this morning. Part of my $92.00 purchase. (not complaining)I challenge you to try and break the thread before cutting the hair
I will crank on it tomorrow.
First impression - way thinner than the 150 I normally use
Curious to your thoughts! I definite dig it for the types of streamers I tie (mostly the Kelly Galloup and Gunnar Beamer type)
I don’t remember the exact size off the top of my head but that’s what I use for my x-caddis/elk hair caddis’ it’s great and almost 0 bulk.
Dr. Magill
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When tying up larger flies it is really easy to create bulk with the thread. I’m thinking the braid- of any test- would exacerbate the problem
Squamishpoacher
Smolt
Another vote for Nano silk. Semperfli has a 30/0 20 denier. Haven't tried it yet because I can't see it!