troutboy365 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2005 I have been tying for a while but have always wondered if there is a specific thread size for a hook size. For instance if I am tying a #18 should I be using a certain thread size like 10/0? I have been using 14/0 lately for a lot of my ties but just wondered if there is a guideline that I should be following. Thx! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotalus 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2005 i stick with 6/0 and 8/0 almost exclusively. I generally use 8/0 for 18-24 and 6/0 for 16 and bigger. I dont spin much hair or tie really big flies, if i did i would probably add some 3/0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2005 I generally use 6/0 to 8/0 on most my flies also, but for dry flies 16 and smaller I use danvilles spider web. A little trick to use at first but you get the hang of it. Best Wishes, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2005 I always try to use the smallest thread that i can get away with using. Usually 8/0 or 10/0. On my midge tying i use 14/0. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2005 Good Day, Unfortunately there currently is no true industry standard for thead size or its definition. Sizes may vary widely from different manufacturers even thought the size number identification may be the same or similar. There are many reasons for this. Some size by denier, some by metric weight, some by actual diameter, etc. However, there was a recent article, in Fly Tyer i believe, that stated the major fly tying thread suppliers are considering getting together to create an industry standard sizing chart. This certainly will make things much easier! I am sure that a chart for tread to hook will be created shortly thereafter. The following link may assist you however. SteelieMy Webpage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2005 Hi troutboy365, I let the situation drive the thread size. EX: If I'm tying an order of Humpies I use single strand floss for size #12 and larger, 3/0 for #14 & 16, and 6/0 for everthing #18 & smaller. I change thread to fit the fly size because it also forms the body. On a Wulff with a dubbed body, I use 6/0 for everything. I'd say 90% of my tying is with 6/0 except when tying Humpies. Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutboy365 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2005 Thanks for help guys! This is the best board! I'm going to try some 6/0 and 8/0 and see how my flys turn out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishigan 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2005 You should check this out also troutboy365. It has some very good information. http://flyfisherman.com/ftb/ssthread/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bentflyrod 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2005 danvilles spider web Picked some up for tying on 26 and smaller! Works very good for what I'm doing! BFR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashbourn 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2005 It does not matter what you use as long as it turns out the same. I use 12/0 most of the time 18/0 on a size 26 or smaller 8/0 when I need some str Joe Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashby 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2005 I use 6/0 and 8/0 for every thing I tie. I don't break the thread as easy using those two. Big flys I will use 3/0 or Kevlar thread (for bass plugs) you can't break that stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutboy365 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2005 Great link Fishigan! And I thought all thread was created equal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites