retrobass Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 It appears that my favorite thread I used to make bass bugs with years ago is no longer made. I don't suppose anybody knows of somewhere that still stocks Gudebrod GX2 thread do they? If not, whats the closest comparable thing in strength and flatness/size? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I hate it when a material is discontinued<argh!> But a google search showed: GUDEBROD GX2 THREAD $5.60 GUDEBROD GX2 THREAD (130 Denier) Currently out of production. The Lagartun Gel Spun 130 Deiner thread is the exact same material. Use this link: Lagartun Gel Spun 130 Deiner The same material as Dynacord (gel spun polyethylene). An excellent thread for deer hair tying as well as large saltwater or freshwater patterns, where strength is required. Breaking Strength is 10 lbs 8 oz. 50 yard spool - White So Gudebrod is gone but several other names appear. Often on a google page 10 or 12, etc. I've found a supplier that may work, sometimes in other countries. eBay works sometimes also. Good luck! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdaddy Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Barlow's sells Big Fly Thread, VERY strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hey got any fused braid? Fireline works great! Use 10 to 20 better than gelspun,no tangles and you can't break it. For small flies 2# is great. 6# for streamers.Alot cheaper than threads just fit an empty thread spool on a tight fitting drill bit and wind it w/drill to fill empty thread spools. On streamers etc. sharpies or nail polish will color heads.Usally after filling spinning reels there is plenty left for spools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondox Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) chris helm gave me this guys card at the midwest fly tieing expo in lansing michigan. there is a great wright up on his page of brake strengths of threads ... hope this helps ... http://whitetailflytieing.com/thread/ try this sized thread in this brand http://whitetailflytieing.com/store/products/wapsi-utc-gel-spun-thread/ Edited October 25, 2014 by Boondox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Wapsi Gel Spun 130 Deiner thread is the exact same thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
