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Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Steven Libby
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Date: March 09, 2012 05:47PM
FYI Google bridgeaid for another choice for a threadpuller. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
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Date: March 09, 2012 05:50PM
Seriously, why would you make it harder on yourself than it has to be? The hole on that thing is too little, your'e going ot sit there and fiddle around trying to get teh thread through the hole. Use a piece of material that opens up really wide and stays open, cut the thread so it falls right into teh loop without fussing, pull through. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Steven Libby
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Date: March 09, 2012 05:53PM
I got 2 free sampler packs that'll probably last me a year and they are as easy as pie to work with. to each your own billy Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/09/2012 05:56PM by Steven Libby. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(24.26.8.---)
Date: March 09, 2012 06:01PM
I use braided line from the end of a spool of 30# ... 10 yards is a year's supply. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 09, 2012 06:07PM
Steve, how wide does the loop open? Have you tried Jim's method above? I think if oyu did, and you say how much easier it was to put the thread through, you'd never use anything else. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Bill Mihm
(---.mpls.qwest.net)
Date: March 09, 2012 07:42PM
Also use end of 15lb braided line. Works great. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
(---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: March 09, 2012 09:31PM
10# powerpro works fine Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Chad Huderle
(76.164.57.---)
Date: March 09, 2012 11:07PM
Been using the same tied loop of flat dental floss for the past 8 months. Thanks, Chad Huderle Huderle Custom Rods Prior Lake, MN Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
David Dosser
(---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: March 10, 2012 12:08AM
I use Power Pro also and attach a bead to it. I lose them a lot. They last forever. David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 10, 2012 01:25AM
X2 David on the use of power pro with a bead on the loop. The bead makes the loop easy to find.
Roger Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Col Chaseling
(---.lnse2.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: March 10, 2012 01:32AM
Hi Steve,
Another one for the 10lb power pro. Just make sure you wash it well to get rid of the excess colour as it can wreck your light coloured wraps. Isoprophyl gets rid of the excess colour. ESFNEM Col Port Kembla, NSW Australia Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 10, 2012 08:28AM
To the guys using the bead - that is "WRONG". You know how when you put the loop in and the bead hangs and sometimes tangles the wrapping thread and/or wraps around the blank? Why deal with that? Just attach a piece of bright yarn - you'll be able to see it just the same, and it won't get in the way when you finish the wrap.
Agree on the use of alcohol on teh braid, most are coated wth a wax or something and that can leave a small film or discolor the thread. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Russell Brunt
(---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: March 10, 2012 09:13AM
i'm assuming he is talking about floss threaders designed to pull floss under braces, bridges and such.
On the advice of some in this forum I gave them a try. Nice slick plastic with a large loop. Bright blue color that stands out amid the clutter. A little thick and not the best for real small guides. Nothing like wax or dye to come off on thread work. Well worth a try. Lots of things work fine though. Russ in Hollywood, FL. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Steven Libby
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Date: March 10, 2012 10:34AM
Russell Brunt Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > i'm assuming he is talking about floss threaders > designed to pull floss under braces, bridges and > such. > > On the advice of some in this forum I gave them a > try. Nice slick plastic with a large loop. > Bright blue color that stands out amid the > clutter. A little thick and not the best for real > small guides. Nothing like wax or dye to come off > on thread work. Well worth a try. Lots of things > work fine though. Russ - Yes, those are the ones I was talking about. I've been using fishing line (braid, etc) loops with a bead for the past decade - nothing wrong with that either. Got a couple of free sample packs of the floss threaders from the dentist and not being afraid to try something new I found them to be great. I noticed online that you can get a toothpick-like shaker bottle full of e'm for easy storage and dispensing. BTW the dentist had 2 sizes, thick and thin. Anyway, just passing it along FWIW. Steve Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
David Dosser
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Date: March 10, 2012 03:17PM
Good idea with the yarn Billy. David Dosser Coshocton, OH Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: March 10, 2012 10:38PM
I use red Styrofoam beads on the end. They don't weigh anything and stay out of the way 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!! Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Chip Clark
(24.224.116.---)
Date: March 11, 2012 09:57AM
Mike Barkley Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I use red Styrofoam beads on the end. They don't > weigh anything and stay out of the way Another possibility is to use the little pinch-on foam fluorescent strike indicators designed for nymph fishing. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Fred Trahan
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Date: March 12, 2012 09:23AM
I was using mono, then switched to power pro, now I use Fins as my thread puller. And yes, I agree with BillyV, using a plastic bead is only a hassle. Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Duane Richards
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Date: March 12, 2012 10:27AM
10lb power pro no beads or anything else, tie up 5 at a time, and if I loose one I dont care!
DR Re: Thread Pullers
Posted by:
Tom Locke
(---.bstnma.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 16, 2012 07:43PM
Hmmm, I have always just used the same size thread as I was wrapping with. Never an issue. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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