Upholstry Thread for tying?

[brazman]

Anyone ever tried using this type of thread? It's much more substantial than regular sewing thread, very strong, and thicker too. I'm starting to catch this bug but don't have any local fly tying retailers. Looking for options!
Thanks!

[gabulldog]

i would think it would be to thick hit up flatfish he has good prices on his stuff for sure great guy too

[Jiggin_Joe]

Yeah you dont need a fly shop when you can get all you need from Flatfish,grandpabob,tnt tackle and others here that are great to work with and will be glad to help you out.

JJ

[brazman]

Thanks guys...found some shops on ebay to get me started for fairly cheap...although as OCD as I am, won't be long till I'm buying everybody out!

[shipahoy41]

I tried it once and did not like the look of the thread the way it looked on the finished product (jig). I believe you will be better off with a 6/0 flat waxed nylon thread. Strong, durable, lies flat and gives a great appearance on the finished jig.

[PBUG2009]

210 denier....you will love it

[fish_4_all]

Depending on what I am tying I love it and hate it. I use a heavy duty thread that I found that is softer and will lay flatter than upholstry thread and love it for anything if I am only tying in 1 or 2 things in any spot on the jig. For building up bodies with thread you can not beat upholstry thread for a nice segmented look not to mention being able to lace different colors back and forth rather easily.

But as said, you can not beat 140 denier for small stuff and 210 for larger stuff, or if you have a heavy hand 210 is better.