icejigs Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 When tying bucktail onto a treble hook what kind of thread should I use. I found Jig tying thread at Jann's Netcraft but not sure if thats the stuff I should use. Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thats the thread that will do it well. A heavy Fly tying thread will also do it ( its the same thing really) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Crasher Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I like the Kevlar threads. You can really bare down on it without breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaMuskyHunter Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I agree with party crasher, get some kevlar thread and wrap away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Kevlar is awesome, but know that too much pressure can indeed cut through the hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Kevlar is >$2 a spool versus <$1 a spool for 3/0 or flat wax. Flat wax gives you a way smoother wrap – looks a lot cleaner. You can use a B or C rod wrapping thread also. Kevlar can cut itself, you, and the bucktail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Crasher Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I attach the hair with Kevlar. I finish the head with red A and top-coat that with Flex-coat. I've never had the kevlar cut anything. I did get this stuff from a fly shop once. It was from Germany. Wow. This was the strongest stuff I ever saw. Fly tyers who spin deer hair bass bugs use it. I think you could bend the hook in the vice before this stuff broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollo Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've heard of guys using dental floss to tie bucktail. I've never tried it, though. (Except for running it between my choppers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
