haulinbass Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm gettin startedin tying my own bucktail jig. I got vise, bobbin, bucktail, and thread.Guy at fly tying shop gave me G.S.P. 200 thread said it would be strong enuff but when i start to tightin down it frays and breaks. can anyone recomend a stronger thead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 haulinbass, I use nylon upholstery thread. It is very strong and does not rot. You can get it a Wally World or just about any fabtic store. I finish my knots off with a drop of super glue and it takes the glue very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I use Coats and Clarks upholstery thread. Only about 4 or 5 colors, but it will never break. Got mine at Jo-Anne Fabrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 The GSP 200 works great for me. Just don't use the white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I used some 15 lb braid I had lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haulinbass Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 thanks for the info i will give them a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I use braid or flat waxed fly thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Danville 210 flat waxed or Ultra Thread 210. For tying bass jigs I recommend at least 210 denier but if you are tying marabou you can get away with 140. I use 210 for everything and never had a problem. The other thing you need to know is a lot of the thread like the GSP is gel spun and if you aren't using a ceramic bobbin it could cause problems because a single tiny burr in the tube will cause you heartach with any type thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haulinbass Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 its the bobbin the upholstery nylon broke too next question where can i find a good ceramic bobbin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) its the bobbin the upholstery nylon broke too next question where can i find a good ceramic bobbin? You can try Cabela's, Barlow's, Lure Parts on line. I'm sure others have them as well. They are not cheap, however they do last a long time and I think they are a good investment if you do a lot of tying with thread. Edited November 20, 2012 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Coats and clarks upholstry thread is what I use...super super strong...also make sure that your bobbin is of good quality..i kept "breaking off" cause I use a bobbin that was CRAP!...you can find a good ceramic bobbin anywhere on line if you dont have a BPS or Cabelas or a flyshop near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haulinbass Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm going to BPS this weekend I'll one then thanks again for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
