troutninja 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I'm curious to hear your opinion. Is it worth the extra $? likes or dislikes? Any feedback is appreciated. thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotalus 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I use the GSP for spinning deer hair, it is very strong for its size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandon722 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 It is good for spinning hair, but that is the only application I use it for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridleyffo 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I also only use it for deer hair, thre is nothing better for working with deer hair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 I've used the 50, 100, and 150 and the 50 is my fav. I use it for nymphs, eggs, and spinning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillbillyredear 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairstacker 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cole 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2009 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutninja 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2009 Thanks a lot for all the good info. You guys are awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iso18 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2009 It is good for spinning hair, but that is the only application I use it for. me 2 shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites