Denier Thread

[chris from canada]

The last thread article got me thinking;

Is there a company that makes a denier size between 20, and 70 denier.

A thread in the 45 to 50 denier range would really tickle my fancy!

Thanks,
chris

[Skip48]

The last thread article got me thinking;

Is there a company that makes a denier size between 20, and 70 denier.

A thread in the 45 to 50 denier range would really tickle my fancy!

Thanks,
chris

UTC makes 70.

[chris from canada]

Thanks Skip,

I have the 70 denier already, but find it a little thick for smaller flies.

The 45 or 50 range would be perfect for the application that I use.

Have a great day,
chris

[Al Thomas]

Gudebrod in 10/0 is rated at 45 denier.

[Bamboozle]

Good luck finding them:

• Uni 17/0 (Polyester) - 40 denier available in white only

• Gudebrod 10/0 (Polyester) - 45 denier and available in LOTS of colors (my personal favorite but discontinued about two years ago)

• Gudebrod 8/0 (Polyester) - 67 denier (also discontinued)

Don't be fooled by the "aught" numbers. There are LOTS of brands that call themselves 12/0, 17/0 and everything in between but they are thicker than the threads above. You may get lucky finding some Gudebrod if you call around or check eBay. It was also the most recent Orvis thread. You can tell if an Orvis store has it by the distinctive white embossed Gudebrod spools.

There also some low denier numbers in the gel spun arena but it isn't the greatest for little flies.

Good luck in your search!

[Flyandtie1]

I have the Uni-thread 17/0-40 denier.

I love the stuff! I found it at my local fly shop for about 1.50$. Man is it worth it!

Do be careful with it if you buy it, you may get addicted!

also be careful though with the hook point, the 17/0 breaks very easily into multiple strands or completely when nicked with a hook point.

Good Luck!

[Normand]

heres a good chart on thread

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/ssthread/index2.html

and an excellent article from chris helm in his online catalog. scroll down til u find it

http://www.whitetailflytieing.com/PDF/2007v1.8.pdf

[barel fly]

Giorgio benecchi is 10/0 - 12/0 strength, which would be in the range you are wanting.

It's great thread, especially for midge tying and making small thread heads. Feather Craft is one place you could order it from, but I'm not sure if they still carry it, you would have to check.