Man that a lot of different topics and questions. First the tools should be something you like how it feels in your hands and of course good quality. Thread is again one of the tings you have to adjust to when tying, but tiny jigs you probably should not sue what most of us do which is the Danville 210 Denier and for you I would suggest trying some of the 140 Denier. Again brands of things is mostly a personal choice thing as they can cost pretty good!

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