Orvis G Thread

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I went by the Orvis shop today because I needed some more kevlar thread - need to spin some deer hair. The guy there told me that the Orvis G thread is what Orvis recommends instead of kevlar for spinning deer hair. First I’ve heard of it. It almost looks like a type of monofiliment.

Anyone have any first hand experience with it?

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alot of hype, stick to what works my 2 Cents

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I’ve used it, it’s strong but it’s not kevlar.

neither would be my thread of choice to spin deer hair.

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What would you recommend to spin deerhair if you don’t like Kevlar? That’s pretty much all I’ve used for that…

THANKS!

Jim

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Thanks gentlemen - looks like I’ll be placing an order with my friends up in PA.

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Its not bad thread but it isnt super super strong, when spinning hair u cant really yank on it real hard cause it will break.

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There is a local gentleman that ties beautiful DEER HAIR flies and shows them at all the big shows. I was fasinated with his flies so I watched him tie. He swears by the “G” thread. I have used it and I do like it. Might not be as strong as Kevlar, but it doesn’t cut the hair either. Plus it doesn’t ruin your scissors 8)

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Do you know if there is a site that has photos of his deer hair flies?
Thanks,
Doug

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Call [url=http://www.whitetailflytieing.com/:9bac0]Chris Helm[/url:9bac0] at Whitetail Fly Tying and ask him what he prefers. He is a master at spinning deer hair.