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thread ?
Posted by: Jeffrey Bruce (---.dsl.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 20, 2010 07:29AM

Good morning all,
I was wondering if the thread used for wrapping is the same as the thread used for tying flies?

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: Jeff Shafer (---.phlapa.east.verizon.net)
Date: November 20, 2010 07:43AM

Good morning,
Guide wrapping thread is not the same as fly tying thread. In some cases fly tying thread is treated with wax, which should be avoided. Initially, you're probably better off using thread made and sold for rod wrapping. Then, explore other options later.

Jeff Shafer

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: Jeffrey Bruce (---.dsl.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 20, 2010 07:54AM

Jeff,
Thanks for the heads up. Do you know if there is a production issue with ProWrap thread? Can't seem to find white

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: November 20, 2010 11:15AM

As far as I know, Mudhole is the only seller of Pro Wrap

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)
Date: November 20, 2010 12:32PM

Here's the American Tackle list of dealers.

[www.americantackle.us]

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: November 20, 2010 02:17PM

Mud hole has it Check the spool and thread sizes on the drop down windows

Then call to be sure.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: November 20, 2010 03:02PM

Oops!! I didn't realize that other dealers carried it. Sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: thread ?
Posted by: kevin gross (---.static.izoom.net)
Date: November 25, 2010 08:47PM

Fly tying is most often made to lie flat and not keep a rounded shape. Also as posted before it is almost all waxed to some degree.

Kevin Gross
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