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    Default Threading thread for fly tying

    Stick the thread in the hole about 1/3 way and then suck on the other end. Comes thru very easily(make sure you have enough slack for it to pull thru, dummy!)
    Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.

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    Default Re: Threading thread for fly tying

    Make sure you don't lick the end of the thread to get it smooth or the thread will stick to the sides and not suck through.

    Another alternative is to use a dental threader for someone who has a dental bridge. its a piece or hard mono with a loop on the end. Works great for that and whipping end when building a rod.

    jed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bad Wulff
    Stick the thread in the hole about 1/3 way and then suck on the other end. Comes thru very easily(make sure you have enough slack for it to pull thru, dummy!)
    That's exactly right! Not wetting the end and having enough slack!
    Doug
    Enjoying the joys of others and suffering with them- these are the best guides for man. A.E.

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    Just not TOO mush slack, or you'll rope your uvula!

    Kirk

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    Default Re: Threading thread for fly tying


    Had a comment to make about wetting the thread and then decided better not!
    Bill

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    thats exactly how i do it

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    Default Re: Threading thread for fly tying

    thin wire in old wine cork cemted in or crochet hook a dull needle big fat eye
    stik sharp end in cork, there are lots of ways a dental pick.

    make shure u cement or glue it in cork and sharp end in cork, dont want needle coming out or " poke and ouch each time u theread" lots of corks from wine bottles come in handy

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