I am sure regular thread will work, but the Danville and Ultra Thread is much better IMHO! I also like waxed for jigs. I did have someone tell me the unwaxed was better for something in fly tying, but don't remember what it was for sure, but think it was tying on Barbell eyes on a hook maybe??

Craft fur is okay and used a good bit, but I don't like it as much as real hair. I don't care much for Northern Buck tails, but Southern are better and more thin and flexible. I like Rabbit, Fox and several others much more than craft fur.