07-23-2008, 04:28 AM
[blue]I know this has been discussed before but I figure that since we are in the summer time of fishing and to go along with that many people are tying their own flies.
When reading a fly recipe it always lists the size of the thread to be used for the pattern (i.e. 6/0 or 8/0). Since the patterns list the size of the thread to use it is easy to buy it at a local fly shop and tye up the fly.
As you all know I like to ask questions so I am curious (again) what thickness the thread is as listed. What I mean by this is is a 6/0 thread thicker than an 8/0 thread (assuming of course that thread follows the same sizing pattern as hooks ((i.e. a #6 hook is larger than a # 12 hook).
Again.. just curious and also think it may help other new tyers like me who like to know the little things about this sport.
MacFly [cool][/blue]
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When reading a fly recipe it always lists the size of the thread to be used for the pattern (i.e. 6/0 or 8/0). Since the patterns list the size of the thread to use it is easy to buy it at a local fly shop and tye up the fly.
As you all know I like to ask questions so I am curious (again) what thickness the thread is as listed. What I mean by this is is a 6/0 thread thicker than an 8/0 thread (assuming of course that thread follows the same sizing pattern as hooks ((i.e. a #6 hook is larger than a # 12 hook).
Again.. just curious and also think it may help other new tyers like me who like to know the little things about this sport.
MacFly [cool][/blue]
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