flytire 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 the bobbin holder could also be the problem for breaking thread not just the kind or size of thread. it doesnt break itself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 ^^^^ Good Point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlorentineJohn 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks everyone! It sounds like the problem is not the thread (polyester UNI 8/0) but poor fly tying skills on my part! I am going to try to tie with nylon thread so that I can feel the stretch, and get a spool of 50 denier GSP thread (Veevus or Semperfli Nano Silk) to see what that feels like. Thanks again!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Do check the bobbin tip for knicks or try anoher bobbin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Also check to see if you're nicking the thread with the hook point. Getting too close to the hook point and cutting the thread was the reason I broke threads, and I don't think I am alone in that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlorentineJohn 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 Good advice - thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2020 6 hours ago, FlorentineJohn said: Thanks everyone! It sounds like the problem is not the thread (polyester UNI 8/0) but poor fly tying skills on my part! I am going to try to tie with nylon thread so that I can feel the stretch, and get a spool of 50 denier GSP thread (Veevus or Semperfli Nano Silk) to see what that feels like. Thanks again!! But keep working with the Uni also. technique improvement is always a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites