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UNI stretch?? Anyone tried it yet??

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Title tells it all, has anyone used any of this stuff and if so whats it like?

How does it handle,etc.

If this stuff can replace 4 strand floss I will get it.

Dave

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Uni stretch is awesome. It can be used like any other floss. Even in a boobin. I use it a lot for underbodies, as well. Can be split to make dubbing loops. Great colours I find it presty tough compared to other floss. Meaning it can take a lot of burnishing, like I said great for smooth underbodies and smooth "like glass" bodies. If I can use it in place of floss I will.

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I use it a lot to replace floss.....works very good for nice smooth bodies...or overlapping can give a rib effect.......I've used it as the thread also on small scud hooks....and I have to say it is great until you go to whip finish....it's hard to get a perfect looking knot......but that's me personally.....only other down side is if you knick it on the hook point it can fray preftty bad......but I'm sold on it and use it a lot

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It works great as a post for paraloop (pulled forward hackle) style patterns as well. With a tiny drop of cement, it seems to take a lot of chewing without tearing up.

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The tag and rear half of this fly is Uni-Stretch floss. I really like the colors it comes in and looks great on a fly.

 

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It is great. In addition, you can twist it to make it flat. It then lays down in a nice thin layer. Looks great and bright vibrant colors. Unlike floss, it does not darken as much when wet.

 

cheers,

Michael

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