Selecting fly tying thread for that special fly can be a daunting task. Thread choice should be based on a variety of factors including thread strength, texture, width, waxed or unwaxed, stretch, color or ability to be colored (by a thin application of dubbing, dirty wax or felt tip markers), manufacturer’s twist, single cord versus multiple cords twisted together, filament size, stiffness and bonding.
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