There are three main types of materials used in the manufacture of tying thread – Silk, GSP and Polyester.
(Please do avoid the “cotton threads” available from well known auction sites that appear to be very good value – they have very little strength, fray easily and rot very quickly!)
By far the most useful are Polyester threads – they grip the hook shank very well and most can be both split and corded, depending on the style of pattern you are tying.
Most threads are rated using the “Ought system” – for example, 6/0, 8/0 etc. Remember that the smaller the number, the stronger / thicker the thread – so a 10/0 thread is THICKER than a 12/0 thread. By far the strongest of the Polyester threads are those offered by VEEVUS of Denmark …
Browse the full range by scrolling down the page – or narrow your search by thread size :
16/0 thread and finer …
14/0 thread …
12/0 thread …
10/0 thread …
8/0 thread …
6/0 thread …
3/0 thread and thicker …
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“Spool Straps” – UNI
- £3.50
- The UNI-Strap keeps both wire and thread in place and ready to use when you need it.
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Big Fly Thread – 3/0
- £3.49
- Designed specifically for big saltwater flies, bass bugs and other tying applications where a very strong, easily-handled thread is necessary. The thread is constructed from Polyester so it won't dull fly-tying scissors.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Caenis Thread – 18/0
- £2.25
- This is a 20 denier single strand nylon thread - one of the finest in size on the market today.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Danville’s Monocord – 3/0
- Original price was: £3.95.£1.95Current price is: £1.95.
- Danville Monocord is rated at a 3/0 but does tie fairly slim - very popular for saltwater and larger steelhead and salmon flies.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Danvilles Flymaster 6/0
- £1.95
- This is a superb thread for small to medium patterns - it lays flat and when corded, gives very little build- up. Although Danvilles Flymaster is rated as 6/0, it is only 70 denier so surprisingly fine for its breaking strain of 11 oz.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Glo in the dark Thread
- £2.25
- This is a 3/0 White phosphorescent thread - expose your pattern tied with the thread to sunlight and the pattern will glow in the dark!
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Gordons Griffiths Sheer Thread – 14/0
- £1.95
- This is a very fine tying thread; it is lightly waxed and has surprising strength, certainly as strong as many 8/0 threads on the market.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Gordons Griffiths Wisp Thread – 8/0
- £1.95
- This is a very fine tying thread; it is lightly waxed and has surprising strength, certainly as strong as many 6/0 threads on the market.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Textreme Standard 6/0
- Original price was: £1.95.£1.25Current price is: £1.25.
- This is a superb thread for medium to large patterns - it lays flat and when corded, gives very little build- up. Although rated as 6/0, it is only 110 denier so surprisingly fine for its breaking strain.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Thread Cutter
- £9.95
- This is a rigid plastic handled tool, equipped with a special V-shaped steel blade that enables you to cut your thread quickly and accurately.
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Trimmer
- £8.95
- This is a rigid plastic handled tool, equipped with a steel blade for accurate and precise trimming.
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Veevus 10/0 Thread
- £2.99
- The Veevus 10/0 is a flat unwaxed thread - ideal if you wish to split your thread for entering dubbing etc. The thread will lay very flat on the hook thus minimising bulk or can be corded up to give extra strength.
- This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
