Waxed Thread?

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10-27-2007, 04:35 AM
ShilohRed

Waxed Thread?

How does the size of thread work? bigger number smaller the size? Or is it smaller number smaller size?
Pete
10-27-2007, 06:12 AM
shipahoy41

Shiloh,

I just use a good 3/0 flat waxed nylon thread for all of my tying. It looks great and you can really put pressure on it while tying to hold your marabou or kip down. It does not tear and break like other threads. It also takes head cement well.

Cabelas has it as stock # TW-31 - 0661 It is about $3.00 for a couple hundred yards of it.
10-27-2007, 05:32 PM
ShilohRed

Thanks Old Ship. That is what I use now 3/0 Danville's Waxed. And to beat it all its the best I will ever get to use .
As it was free, Yes Old Spider Rig man gave me a lot of this stuff. And I am putting it to work.
But still would like to know it the bigger the number the smaller the thread?
PEte
10-27-2007, 06:08 PM
skiptomylu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShilohRed

Thanks Old Ship. That is what I use now 3/0 Danville's Waxed. And to beat it all its the best I will ever get to use .
As it was free, Yes Old Spider Rig man gave me a lot of this stuff. And I am putting it to work.
But still would like to know it the bigger the number the smaller the thread?
PEte

I use mostly 210 Denier Flat Waxed Danville for jigs and 3/0 or 6/0 for flies. The smaller the fly the thinner the thread. I have also used some 140 Denier Ultra and I like it well too and it's just thinner, but still stronger than the other thin threads I use.

I do think most jigs are tied with 210 Denier. Oh and the Flat Waxed lays much flatter than regular.

Skip
10-28-2007, 07:54 PM
crappiekid24

I use 6/0 uni-thread. Some of the best stuff there is. It is super strong! Not sure if it is waxed though.
10-31-2007, 08:31 AM
ShilohRed

Ok guys is 6/0 thread bigger then 3/0 thread?? That is what this post started about?
I was trying to find out how to tell what size the thread is. I have and use some 3/0 now. but see others and was wondering how they size it?
As i also tie Sauger Jigs and it needs a heavy thread compared to crappie jigs.
Pete
10-31-2007, 09:04 AM
flytyfish

6/0 is smaller than 3/0. The bigger the # the smaller the thread. I use 10/0 for jigs and 17/0 for trout flies.
10-31-2007, 10:32 AM
ShilohRed

Quote:

Originally Posted by flytyfish

6/0 is smaller than 3/0. The bigger the # the smaller the thread. I use 10/0 for jigs and 17/0 for trout flies.

Thanks, That was what I thought. But nice to find out.
Have a great day.
Pete
02-21-2009, 08:20 PM
beaverstore42

size of thread to use for tying jigs

Go to FlyFisherman.com: The Virtual Flyshop! and you can download the Article "Choosing the Right Thread" and the answer to your question.
02-21-2009, 08:27 PM
Fatman

Fly Tyer magazine had an article on thread a few months back. I wish they'd put the Venier size and the thread size with the diamater of the thread then you woulddn't have to worry about it.

Fatman
02-21-2009, 10:41 PM
JUNGLEJIMJIGS

I think it depends on the thread.With ultra thread the smaller the number the thinner the thread is.With uni thread a 6/0 is thicker than the 8/0. It just depends on the manufacturer.