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[dmm26]

I've been using 3/0 uni thread for tying, and I'm not really very happy with it. It frays really easy and it's not very strong.

What should I switch to?

 

[plateboater]

Use it quite a bit......how is your bobbin? I use 4lb fishing line also for a lot jigs (2lb breaks to easy and 6lb is to bulky). Take a spool from the fishing section at the store. 210 is another good choice.

 

[Fatman]

besides those two threads I also use Uni 6/0 but X2 on checking your bobbin.

 

[dmm26]

The bobbin is brand new, I've checked for burrs, and it seems fine.

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

Bobbin is probably the culprit, especially if 3/0 thread is fraying. Occasionally I'll get a bad spool of thread. I use Danville, Ultra thread and Uni thread and have tried the Veevus which ties a nice jig but is high priced. For my duck feather jigs I always use 70 ultra thread or 8/0 uni thread. Don't like a lot of thread built up at the head with the ducks.

 

[BucktailJiger]

Run a Q-Tip around the top and bottom of your bobbin , and look for fuz . Can't beat Danville or UTC in my opinion .

 

[Jig Man]

210 flat wax is a good thread to start with. Unless your tying small flies. After some practic you can move to the smaller thread. The 2lb mono is also a good option...

 

[Pup]

Uni 6/0 is plenty good and strong in my experience. Their 3/0 is larger and stronger. Excessive pulling pressure could account for your thread breakage, but not necessarily the fraying in my opinion. Put me in the camp for checking your bobbin.

 

[dmm26]

I'll give the bobbin another once over.
Thanks guys.

 

[LedHed]

Could be the bad spool of thread... 3/0 should be plenty strong.

 

[dmm26]

Checked the bobbin again, and re spooled with new 3/0 thread, no issues.
Musta been a bad spool.

 

[quivira kid]

I tie 80% of my stuff with Ultra or Danville 140 denier thread.... Some stuff I will switch to 210 (big) or 70 (smaller flies)


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[plateboater]

The cool thing.....you gotta lot of people here to help answer questions

 

[dmm26]

The cool thing.....you gotta lot of people here to help answer questions

Totally agree!