Has anyone tried Ultra GSP thread?

[troutninja 0]

I'm curious to hear your opinion. Is it worth the extra $? likes or dislikes? Any feedback is appreciated. thanks.

[Crotalus 0]

I use the GSP for spinning deer hair, it is very strong for its size.

[brandon722 0]

I've used it. It never broke on me, but it does fray easily. Other than that, I didn't see any added incentive for the extra $3 a spool. I can see using it on deer hair where you need a ton of pressure. I never spun deer hair and used the gel spun thread.

[Redwings1 0]

It is good for spinning hair, but that is the only application I use it for.

[Ridleyffo 0]

I've used it for tying egg glo bugs. You can ty very tight to keep the eggs from spinning on the shank. I may be tying my eggs wrong and have used this as a crutch though.

[Lance Kekel 0]

You can keep them from spinning on your hook if you take a small file to rough up the surface of the hook slightly. It allows the thread to bite the surface better.

 

I only use the GSP for spinning deer hair also.

[Fly Tyer Guy 0]

I also only use it for deer hair, thre is nothing better for working with deer hair!

[troutninja 0]

thanks for the feedback, guys! Has anyone tried the 50 denier? J Stockard says its size is equivalent to 12/0 thread and thought it may be good for tiny nymphs.

[DHise 0]

I've used the 50, 100, and 150 and the 50 is my fav. I use it for nymphs, eggs, and spinning.

[Hillbillyredear 0]

I use the 100D and 200D and I love the stuff especially for spinning deer hair. I get it at my local fly shop for $2.49 a spool.

[Hairstacker 0]

I use the Ultra GSP 200-denier for all of my deer hair bass bug spinning and stacking requirements and prefer it to all other threads for this purpose.

 

Advantages:

Very strong -- have never broken it while tying a fly.

Slippery -- slides very easily between individual hairs and whip finishes very cleanly.

Flat -- you can use it flattened out or twist the bobbin to make it round, much like flat-waxed nylon.

Colors -- comes in various colors, although white is most commonly carried by fly shops (which is all I use anyway, so no problem).

 

Disadvantages:

Difficult to cut cleanly with scissors -- I use a double-edged razor blade to cut this stuff.

Slippery -- When first tying on to the hook, I often apply a touch of super glue to keep it from slipping off.

Fraying -- it is made up of a zillion micro-strands and, if you nick the hook point for example, you will fray one or more of these strands. (I haven't found this to be a particularly troublesome issue compared to other threads.)

 

-- Mike

[Cole 0]

I use the Ultra GSP 200-denier for all of my deer hair bass bug spinning and stacking requirements and prefer it to all other threads for this purpose.

 

Advantages:

Very strong -- have never broken it while tying a fly.

Slippery -- slides very easily between individual hairs and whip finishes very cleanly.

Flat -- you can use it flattened out or twist the bobbin to make it round, much like flat-waxed nylon.

Colors -- comes in various colors, although white is most commonly carried by fly shops (which is all I use anyway, so no problem).

 

Disadvantages:

Difficult to cut cleanly with scissors -- I use a double-edged razor blade to cut this stuff.

Slippery -- When first tying on to the hook, I often apply a touch of super glue to keep it from slipping off.

Fraying -- it is made up of a zillion micro-strands and, if you nick the hook point for example, you will fray one or more of these strands. (I haven't found this to be a particularly troublesome issue compared to other threads.)

 

-- Mike

 

Great post, I use it as well for deer hair spinning and I love it!

[troutninja 0]

Thanks a lot for all the good info. You guys are awesome!

[iso18 0]

It is good for spinning hair, but that is the only application I use it for.

 

 

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shane