Pete,
> But with my sandpaper mitts, and knowing what silk thread costs typically,
> I'd prefer to not even try it.
Try Corn Huskers lotion. Works well for softening hands for tying
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I hope it works as well for you as it does for me. There is also Danville's
wine, but I don't really like Danville's thread. Pete, if you send me your
name and address, and I find a spool of UTC at my Sportsman's Warehouse, I
can ship it to you. I have to go in later today and I'll see if they
I'll check out the UTC, sounds perfect. I haven't tried it yet. I have to
be honest, most of the reason I shy away from tying salmon flies is that my
rough hands tear the silk to shredded frayed messes. I think I'll try the
UTC but stay clear of the silk thread - just my personal preference,
Pete, have you tried UTC ultra in 70 denier in wine? It is awesome IMHO,
lies flat and makes a wonderful body, comes in 70 and 140 and 210 denier. I
buy it at the local fly shop. You might also like silk which comes in
color 312 and can be found at Superior Threads (St. George, UT) and
available
I've been looking for a Burgundy thread that is *either* 70 denier *or* lies
flat with minimal bulk. I typically use Uni 8/0 or Veevus, if that helps
any, but I'm not loyal to any one brand over another. Cheaper the better,
yes even though we're only talking about a few bucks a spool, but I'd
