conversion sizes for thread

[JIGMAKER]

I use nylon thread in sizes A, D, and E when I tye my jigs. Can any one tell me the numeric conversion for these sizes.

[Gr8flyz]

I'm not sure what your asking! Those are the sizes. A is smaller than E or D. 8/0 is very fine, and is commonly used for tyeing tiny dry flies, such as midge patterns. 6/0 is a little heavier than 8/0 & is used mostly for tying dry flies or smaller size nymphs & wet flies, 3/0 is larger still and is often called nymph thread. 2/0 nylon jig thread is finer than A, B, C, D or E size nylon threads. There is some difference between threads of different materials that are designated as the same size as some are flat, some round, some are twisted, some are not. There is also differences between makes of thread as far as size.

If you're looking to buy bulk nylon sewing threads for tying jigs, here is a chart that I've found to be helpful.

http://www.sewingthreadonline.com/ThreadSizes.html

210 Denier threads are approximately size A, using the chart it equals approx. a T-23 or T-24 thread (TEX)

140 Denier is approximately size 3/0, which is approximately a T-16 thread.

The textile industries use different size designations for different applications, and it's difficult to equate to similar designations used for fishing tackle type threads, even though our threads come from their industry.

You often have to do a lot of guessing, and some trial & error to find what you want!

[CountryKat]

Here is a link to some thread diameters that you were asking for. I hope it helps. http://www.gudebrod.com/ Go to threads, nylon ncp and it will give you the diameters.

Jim

[JIGMAKER]

THANK YOU FOR THE HELP