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[bigtel]

hi guys what size thread should i buy to start with,

terry

[Shamus]

Depends on what you have planned but Uni 6/0 is a good general starter thread.

[krazzed_maggot]

as said depends what your going to tie, Uni 8/0 is great for trout and salmon flys, Uni 6/0 and UTC 140 and 70 is good for covering big tube flys, but all depends what your going to tie

Kendo

[bigtel]

am going to start with some spider patterns and ptn/grhe

[steve collyer]

8/0 pre-waxed uni thread is usual.

[Shamus]

Yeah, Uni 8/0 would be fine. As your confidence improves with fewer frustrating snaps...etc, you could always try G.G Sheer Ultra Fine for the smaller stuff.

Flytying Boutique

[krazzed_maggot]

if its just for trout flies then Uni 8/0 is perfect for it

Kendo

[bigtel]

thanks guys 8/0 it is.

next question where to buy it sorry guys

[steve collyer]

Take your pick really.
Sportfish, game fishing supplies, lakeland, cookshill, Tom Saville, the list goes on...
One word of advice though - if you want a nice 'nymphy' medium brown for your PTN or GRHE, then go for 'rusty brown' as the usual shade of Uni-thread is a bit dark in my opinion.

[krazzed_maggot]

Originally Posted by bigtel

thanks guys 8/0 it is.

next question where to buy it sorry guys

any decent tackle shop should stock uni thread, you can try ebay as well sometimes you can get bulk spools for decent price, but any decent tackle shop should stock it

Kendo