Ultra Thread Substitute...

[netsec007]

I am working on some chain-stitching patterns and the recipe calls for Ultra Thread. Ultra thread is slightly larger in diameter than 3/0.

Anyone know of a place in the Valley that carries Ultra Thread? Do you have a recommendation for a good substitute?

netsec007

[Trout4x]

What are the patterns you are trying to use it for? On the Chain Stitch Mayfly I use 6/0 thread and it works like a charm?

[netsec007]

is a couple, one is the damsel fly pattern. The book I looked at is Robert Williamson's, "Creative Flies".

The BWO is the other pattern I am working on.

[carpman]

Fish Tech carries Ultra thread in the 140 size. Otherwise, 3/0 Danville would work, as would 6/0 Uni.

Have fun.........

[RAW]

netsecoo7

You can use any of the flat waxed nylon threads. I specify Ultra because it isn't as waxed up as some of the other brands which makes a split tail easier. Ultra is available through some mail order shops as well. Keep at it, it isn't as hard as it first looks.

[steelie]

netsec007:

not sure if you are aware or not but RAW = Robert Williamson, he wrote the book on chain-stitching, literally. Stick with it on the BWOs, he gave me some to try out and they worked marvelously!

BTW, RAW: I fished them again last sunday, but forgot to give you a report, I will type one up soon.

[Trout4x]

Set up a time with RAW and he will fix dinner (fresh trout) on the streamside and show you the tricks of the trade.

[netsec007]

so be it. I'll have to twist his arm and promise something in return...

[netsec007]

I picked up some DMC floss just for fun. It is a 6 strand thread which is what the pattern calls form.

I created a body last night and tied up a quick pattern. Seems like the only issue is how to keep the body/tail extended up. I put some wraps underneath to help it stick up which helped a bit.

Anyone have any ideas?

Matt

[Trout4x]

When Raw showed me how to tie the Chain Stitch Mayfly he said to use 5 to 6 strands of thread (different colors) depending on the color you are trying to match for example 2 blacks, 2 yellows 1 olive & 1 gray. Perform the chain stitch method to create your body. then leave a tag end for your tail and clip out all but 2 strands of thread to create your forked tail. Use head cement to keep the strands forked.

If you get a nice tight chain stitch the tail should not be a problem.

I hope this helps you out.


Trout4x