Brent R Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 What kind of thread should i use to hand tie a spinnerbait, buzzbait and jig skirt. I need to know the size of the thread... should it be waxed or not....and the difference in 3.0 and 210. I guess by now you know i don't have a clue what i'm doing. So any help would be nice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Not sure on the thread, I recycle old braid, small diameter and use 24 -28 gauge wire. Even use some floral wire. This gives you some options. Those that tie will come along soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 When I use thread I use Danvil Flat Waxed because anything else I'll break (but braid and wire mostly on larger jigs, spinner baits, buzz baits). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 There are a lot of good threads out there. I have broken many, as I seem to tie very tight. I now use Coats and Clarks Upholstery thread. I have never broken it yet. You can buy it at Michaels or Jo-Anne Fabrics. Comes in white, black, beige, brown, and olive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks for the help guy's. If anyone else has a comment i'll be checking this post....Again thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I use Danville flat waxed nylon in 210 denier, I'm used to how tight I can get it without breaking. Flat, waxed thread does two things, first it is flat so it doesn't build up as fast and the wax not only helps grip the material, but it also allows the thread to be pulled tight without creating friction spots which can cause breakage. You can also use Ultra Thread GSP 280, that is gel spun thread and it is really strong but it also builds up faster and then if you don't care about how much build up you get, you can use Big Fly Thread 400 denier, that will work well also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Kevlar thread is strong and flat, but over-tightening can cut material.. Thread for tying deer hair is round and designed not to cut, but builds up fast. There is always some compromise when it comes to thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I use 210 flat waxed to tie the skirt off. Then I go over that with two wraps of 26 gauge wire. I've taken off the wire to change a skirt and the skirt would have been just fine with only the thread but it never comes off with wire. I finish the thread by doing two half-hitches. I use the same thread on hair jigs but cover the thread with flexible cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I use 210 flat waxed to tie the skirt off. Then I go over that with two wraps of 26 gauge wire. I've taken off the wire to change a skirt and the skirt would have been just fine with only the thread but it never comes off with wire. I finish the thread by doing two half-hitches. I use the same thread on hair jigs but cover the thread with flexible cement. Like Daves flexament? Otherwise known as E 6000 thinned with Weldwood rubber cement thinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Those are all good suggestions. I use nylon rod winding thread size A (small) or D (larger) I use finger nail polish over it and have never had a problem with it. It does build up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Some guys use small zip ties. Inelegant - maybe. But definitely fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryF2858 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 i use size D or E on all my jigs and spinnerbaits. i use clear lacquer to coat the threads when done, usually lose the bait or it gets bent too badly to run true before the thread rots off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EironBreaker Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Daves works good. Or any fly tying head cement. I also use Hard as Nails clear nail polish if I need some in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pourboy bait Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Some guys use small zip ties. Inelegant - maybe. But definitely fast. This just solved a problem I was having! I'm going to try this on some spinnerbaits I was rebuilding. Thanks Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryF2858 Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Any of the nylon rod building size d or e will work. i just bought a 4800 yd spool off ebay, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) You're welcome Pourboy. And here I thought I was coming out of left field. Edited September 2, 2016 by Chuck Young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
