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  2. Gene L
    Got to have knots. I'm not aware of any thread that doesn't require a knot, but a half hitch or three is easy to accomplish . There are some advanced tying techniques that you can do with super glue and small flies, size 20 and smaller, but generally speaking a knot is the thing to do. Thread is the cheapest material for fly tying I know of. It can be thin (GSP) and strong or not so thin and pretty strong. I can't imagine tying a fly using the sewing thread I'm thinking of. It's hawser-like and not isn't made for torquing down on the hook. Then, too, I wouldn't use fly tying thread for sewing, which I only do occasionally (I live alone). I say this knowing that some good tyers here use it just not me. If I had to choose a thread and only one it would be a 70 denier in black. That's 8/0, but 6/0 is equally as good just not as small.
  3. utyer
    Some sort of finish knot is almost always needed. You can learn to make a Whip finish from many sites on Utube. You can also finish off with a half hitch and a tiny drop of super glue. Just for clarification: I I have been using Gutermann Skala threads for well over 25 years. I used to get mine from Oshman, Brothers but now use Wawak. The cost for these spools is expensive, but when you breakdown the cost with the yards, you will find that a 100 yard spool is less than 25 cents. One other thread that is use for salt water patterns, or other LARGE flies is Gutermann Bulky Nylon, which I get at Joann Fabrics. As I said, I use only white thread and color heads with a marker when necessary.
  4. fshng84
    Cool demo on catching fish on a bare hook, no bait. Bare Hook, No Bait, I Got This! #fishing #funny #shorts https://youtube.com/shorts/SLNomBHLtt8?feature=share
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  6. Wayne Baron
    what type of Flytying thread can be used and not require a knot, just pulled tight at the end?
  7. chugbug27
    Whoa
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  9. MuskyFlyGuy
    Chris Hope you are feeling better. We need to keep you young guys around pushing those of us slowly pushing 80. Tom
  10. Bruce Derington
    Right up my alley but I’m fishing till Saturday
  11. RickZieger
    My try at Josaphine Baker flies, down sized for panfish.
  12. fishingbobnelson
    Vicrider's caddis flies arrived yesterday, waiting on the last set.
  13. flytire
    next challenge fly is a.....Whitlock’s ‘Whit Hair Bug’ – fruit cocktail pattern
  14. flytire
    Trueblood's Caddis Hook - Straight or Curved shank Weight - Lead free wire (Optional) Thread - Black Tail - Green floss or uni-stretch Shellback - Peacock herl Ribbing - Silver wire Body - Green floss or uni-stretch Legs - Mallard, teal partridge fibers Popular Fly Patterns - Terry Hellekson
  15. cphubert
    Might be hard to fillet 😎
  16. cphubert
    Nice Johnny that a mummichog I would bite!
  17. cphubert
    Nice work Saint Nick did you had some elf's helping? hope you're doing better- your health is the most important thing.
  18. Mark Knapp
    When I left Central Minn. 40 years ago we were having to wait till Dec. to start ice fishing. Now I wonder if they get to ice fish at all.
  19. jcozzz
    Nice Mark,cant go wrong with bou.Couple old buddies trying to get together on the ice this season.Been years and most of us may not have too many ice fishing years left in us.Were gonna go last year but only had safe ice for about a week.
  20. jcozzz
    That's a heck of a knife.
  21. jcozzz
    All good advice,most stations near me give you 10 cents a gallon cheaper for cash.2 of my favorite restaurants have gone back to cash only too.Most local bars hamburger taco places etc charge 3% more for cards.Not sure what is going on but cash is king again in my area.
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  23. flytire
    i'll take trueblood's caddis
  24. agn54
    Nice! I hope you’re doing better.
  25. Trouttramp
    Oakham orange #10 2x long orvis hook Amber hen hackle & coller silver tinsel body silver wire rib Hen hackle fibres tail burnt orange Vevus thread NEXT FLY: Trueblood caddis
  26. johnnyquahog
    Say thanks MFG, and another
  27. MuskyFlyGuy
    Santa does great work. Glad you are doing better. Tom
  28. MuskyFlyGuy
    Mark, Have a great time on the ice. Minneapolis is looking at 50 tomorrow and the lakes are wide open. Tom
  29. MuskyFlyGuy
    JQ, Beautiful fly and tie! Tom
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