Heavy Tying Threads
Whenever I give tying demos at shows and clubs, attendees regularly ask about the heavy tying threads that I use. It’s a flat nylon thread called Nymo, the favorite of the late Polly Rosborough. The heaver sizes that I use for spinning my big flies are available through Fire Mountain Gems at:
http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop/nylon-thread
It only comes in the sewing machine bobbin size spools. I use it with mini or midge bobbins. These are available through Cabela’s:
These heavy threads make tying larger flies with a spinning loop very easy. They are also great for spinning deer or elk hair.
These heavy threads are great for spinning big flies or tying with heavy hairs like deer and elk.
These strong threads are available in sewing machine bobbin sized spools. I use Griffin Midge bodies for them
Spinning big flies with heavy furs is easy with strong threads.
An elk hair hackle spun in a loop of heavy Nymo. Makes a great skater fly.
Sculpin Diver. Body faux fur spun in a loop. Head is spun deer hair. Heavy threads make this easy.