What size thread do you like for tying jigs?Iwas using 6/0 thread and kept breaking it.I just got some 6/0 thread and it seems to work better.Thanks.
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What size thread do you like for tying jigs?Iwas using 6/0 thread and kept breaking it.I just got some 6/0 thread and it seems to work better.Thanks.
If you will get some Waxed Ultra Thread in 140 denier you will like it more. However for jigs I mostly use 210 denier from Danville. Oh and get flat waxed in the Danville as it is superb!Quote:
Originally Posted by Baxter1
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Danvilles 3/0 monocord waxed
Danvilles 210 waxed
These work best for me when I tye bucktail jigs
Check out these threads. Might help you a little.
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=64341
http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...t=tying+thread
Thanks guys,I just got 2 spools of Danvilles 3/0 waxed monocord fron Netcraft today.I like it already.
Skip, this is what I use......the 210 Flat Waxed Denier. What size is this considered? In other words, ?/0..........:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
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Originally Posted by luvjign
That is close to 3/0 as I think 6/0 is or close to 140. I find the 140 Ultra a Little stronger than the Danville 6/0 though. That 210 flat waxed is some great stuff and I don't think it can be beat. Is strong and lays flat, what else could you want?
Skip
3/0 is closer to 70 denier
6/0 is 140 denier
210 denier doesnt really have number in the old system of labeling stuff.
Basically the denier system is explained like this. The unit of measure is 9000 meters in weight = the denier. So by this system if 9000 meters weighs 140 grams then the denier is 140. So if you buy 210 it is slightly thicker than 140 if you buy 70 denier it is half the the thickness of 140. 3/0 most generally is 70 denier.
Uni 6/0, if you're breaking thread you might want to check your bobbin. If you don't have a ceramic tipped bobbin you may want to check them out, I couldn't do without them.
Fatman
I got a ceramic bobbin when I got the heavier thread also.I like the bobbin also.Thanks.
It might be your bobbin that is causing you to break your thread. I use 6/0 uni thread for tying jigs. Its its a little more expensive but I have found it to be the strongest I have used.