Thread for jig making

[grady edwards]

I was wondering what size and type of thread everyone is using or recommendations for tieing off bucktail jigs?

Thanks for any help
Grady Edwards


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[bourne bill]

Hello Grady,  I use rod winding thread, nylon, size d. after you wrap the jig hair finish it off as you would when winding on a fishing rod eye. Bill

[Mike J]

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/utc-ultra-thread/utc-ultra-thread-140denier.aspx This is what I like to use size 210 and 140 is good for marabou and deer hair and I use the 70 for very small stuff like ice fishing flies.  Hope this helps. 

[Bucko]

Check out thread from Veevus.  They have a thread with sparkle in it.  I love that stuff for my bucktail jigs.  Either way you want a heavier thread so it won't break on tight wraps.

[Denny Welch]

Personally, I wouldn't go any smaller than 210 denier.  I'll have to look into the Veevus.  I'n not familiar with it.

[grady edwards]

Thanks for the info guys.  I like to purchase from mom and pop type businesses any good ones out there to deal with?


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[Muskygary]

Grady, Do you have a Do-it catalog? If not get a hold of Jerry or the office at Do-it and have them send you one. They do carry a assortment of fur, marabou, and flash products. Another option is Fishunter 775. He has a e-bay store on e-bay. He is a member over at Jigcraft.com. A good place for those who like to tie. For a big store on the internet I like Barlowstackle.com. They also put out a great catalog. I wold also suggest you watch smalljaws videos on tying on You tube. He is a member here and his videos are great for explaining how he ties different jigs. Have fun! It's a great hobby.

[smalljaw]

Hey Grady, I'm not sure what size buck tails you are throwing but being you posted in saltwater I'm going to assume that they are pretty large. I like using Crazy angler tackle for my thread as I use Danville flat waxed nylon in 210 denier 99% of the time. If you are tying large buck tails like I mentioned, say over 1oz, then perhaps you might want to look at gel spun thread, it is abbreviated as GSP and comes in 280 denier, that will be very good for salt water bucktails but 210 denier will also work.

[efishnc]

Personally, I wouldn't go any smaller than 210 denier. 

Before getting my thread from Do-it (size E), I used to get a fairly heavy poly thread from the fabric store (but don't remember the size).  The point with both (agreeing with Denny) is the heavier the thread, the more pressure you can put on it; and more pressure translates to more flare on the bucktail. 
(Flare has always been a confidence factor for me when fishing bucktail jigs.)

[Partycrasher]

UNI Products Big Fly Thread is the best thing out there that I have found... right now!

Gudebrods GXI was my favorite but they went out of business. 

Another good one is Wapsi GPS 100. 

These are all good for really crimping down into bucktail or just any jigs in general.  The UNI Big Fly is probably the easiest to find.  These are both available from good fly shops.

Big Fly is a nylon and sometimes grips other materials better.  The other two are/were Gel Spun and get slick on some of the synthetic materials. 

Here's a dirty secret though.  If I just want brute strength I will use fireline or power pro (spooled onto empty thread bobbins) to crank down and secure the materials.  Then I cover it and build a head with an appropriate color Big Fly or a size A rod wrapping thread. 

[macklb]

I buy the cheap Chinese fishing line in 30-50 lb. 500 meter spools.  Breaks at about half that strength, but is great thread for wrapping big bucktails.

[Denny Welch]

Thanks for sharing that "secret", Mac.  Welcome to the forum.

[efishnc]

Here's a dirty secret though.  If I just want brute strength I will use fireline or power pro (spooled onto empty thread bobbins) to crank down and secure the materials.  Then I cover it and build a head with an appropriate color Big Fly or a size A rod wrapping thread.

I like this... now some of my old line won't go straight away into the trash.

[Greywolf]

Aloha
Any line or thread can be used. I use #3-#6 mono for my Bonefish flies and same for my bucktails jigs.
The biggest issue I have run into here is the Barracuda, they have sharp sharp teeth and always seem to hit the jig  right behind the head
So I use 2 ton epoxy to coat the threads after tying off. They seem to withstand a couple (3-4) hits before they thread is cut and the bucktail
looks like it hit the grinder.  I alway finish off with a bright red thread also, it's a sign of being injured.

Aloha Nui Loa and keep the lines tight

[Walking Dead]

Don't throw away your old braid and get the old stuff from your buddies!