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[Swifty]

Hi All,


I currently use uni size 6 for most things and find it generally good. I have found though when a bit of pressure is applied, such as when tying on a deer hair wing, it has a tendency to break. Are there other brands that are stronger and better for these applications.


Cheers,

S

[B_Pennel]

I have found that when tying deer hair flies Roman Moser Power Silk is excellent. Just don’t try to snap this thread with your fingers and don’t put too much pressure on the deer hair as the thread can cut through it.

Cheers,

B.P

you must be pulling pretty hard - i use uni 8/0 for most flies and rarely break it - 6/0 i use for salt water patterns without any problems - is you bobbin holder okay - i had a couple of badly polished cramic lined ones which frayed the thread when you pulled hard at 90° to the tip

[Swifty]

Hi,

It could be the bobbin holder as the one I have is a cheapo metal one. I had a look at the power silk but its a bit dear, over 3 quid for 50m. it is after all only thread. Must learn not to pull so hard.

Cheers,

S

[keniom]

You could always use Kevlar thread. I think it is less than £2 from Lakeland and you won't break it!

[Swifty]

Originally Posted by keniom

You could always use Kevlar thread. I think it is less than £2 from Lakeland and you won't break it!

I ordered some from lakeland, while I was getting a new bobbin holder.

Cheers,

S

[pacres]

I second the use of Kevlar, although if your bobbin is the cause, Kevlar may be overkill. If you can find the ruby tipped bobbins, or a good ceramic, buy them. Worth every penny to have a few good bobbins, and use the others for dispensing lead, wire and yarns. My favourite thread is the Benecci 12/0 I find it stronger than the Uni 8/0 with less bulk. The only down side is the lack of colours I can find it in. I have just 7 as compared to the UNI which I have over 20 colours.

[jollyrodger]

Roman Moser Power Silk. You'll never break it and there is no bulk when doing heads etc. I find Kevlar strong but bulky.

[t.z.]

Hi,

I'm wondering why one has the desire to pull so hard on deer hair? I think the beste method of fixing it is to go through the cut off haires several times and so than tie it down in segments. (Please excuser the "Germish")

Cheers,

Thomas

[skinhead]

Thomas (t.z),

Love your site. The tying is excellent. Keep it up.

TTFN,

Simon.

P.S. Your Germish is much better than my Engerman.