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#1 Orion

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Posted 03 March 2008 - 10:20 PM

Hey everyone,
I was wondering what type of thread you use for different applications. I use flat waxed nylon for my jigs and pike flies, and sometimes I use waxed monocord.

What do ou use for different applications?

#2 t_miller316

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Posted 04 March 2008 - 07:36 PM

Danvilles flat waxed nylon

#3 mickalo

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Posted 04 March 2008 - 08:44 PM

where do you guys get your thread from ??

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#4 Orion

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 12:46 AM

Sportsman Warehouse usually.

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:03 AM

I use the 280 Ultra Thread for jig tying....holds very well.

#6 t_miller316

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 09:07 PM

i get my thread from barlows, stamina, bass pro. they all have it.

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 12:35 AM

I'm starting to like monocord more than flat waxed.

#8 Brian_Va

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 12:32 PM

I get my threads from all over the place. But I use a lot of Unithread, Orvis, waxed, unwaxed, 0-6. I use rod wrap thread for heavy work like jigs.

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Posted 07 March 2008 - 09:39 PM

I do like unithread, just seems to handle well, not break easily, all around good performer

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Posted 08 March 2008 - 09:51 PM

Kevlar.

I tie mostly bass jigs

#11 psv

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Posted 11 March 2008 - 11:08 PM

Kevlar and GST thread, in my case.