skeet3t 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2021 13 hours ago, WWKimba said: Be aware that most 2 lb. mono rates at a .005 to .007 thickness rating - mono tying thread usually rates at .006! Pay amost $2 for a 100 yard spool or just over $3 for a 250 yard (smallest spool) for clear fishing mono line. And yes, even bigger savings as the spools of fishing line goes up! Kim If I was concerned about those few cents difference, I'd quit tying. White polyester guide wrapping thread will go translucent. Many use silk for the traditional aspect of bamboo building. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artistic Angling 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks Guys, A few of you saw that I was looking for colored thread that would go translucent. Thank you very much for your suggestions, I guess I’ll try a couple of the flosses. I just hate to pay $7-10 for silk like Dean or Yli per spool if I’m trying to do a classic fly. cheers! Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sessions 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2021 Hobby lobby threads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2021 I think that just about ANY thread/body material that is covered with a fair thickness of clear UV/epoxy will give a tranluscent effect. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites