I'm not Hans, but I have been known to split hairs, errr thread too. Not all flies require split-thread (dubbing techniques). Split-thread dubbing is an alternative to dubbing-loop techniques that can offer superior results wherever it is a viable alternative. My prime example is the split thread dubbing-and-CDC-fibers (clamp transfer technique) caddis pattern popularized (and possibly invented - I haven't researched that) by Marc Petitjean.
All non-monofilament threads can be split, some easier than others. In general, non-twisted non-bonded threads are easier to split than bonded, twisted, or bonded-twisted threads. Danville flymaster e.g. is very easy, Gudebrod 6/0 and 8/0 (currently only available as Orvis thread?) are easy, UNI threads need to be untwisted and 'unbonded' and take significantly more effort. My personal favourite if I want to tie with split-thread techniques are the Gudebrod threads, for ease of splitting coupled with overall quality. Henk On 31 mei 2013, at 10:31, Michael Bliss <[email protected]> wrote: > Hans, > > Do you split all threads or are there ones that you prefer? > > Mike > > > On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Hans Weilenmann <[email protected]> > wrote: > Hi Alan, > > Thanks for letting me know on the Sparrow, and how that worked out ;-) > > On splitting thread - I know you will come to think and wonder how you ever > got on without it - I know I do. > > Cheers, > Hans > > > ==================== You have a Friend in Low Places ==================== > Hans Weilenmann, The Netherlands > http://www.danica.com/flytier > ================================================================= > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VFB Mail" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > > > -- > Mike Bliss > Aloha from Hawaii > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VFB Mail" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > ================================= ><(((((º> =================================== | Dr. Henk J.M. Verhaar | e-mail: [email protected] | | Ecotoxicoloog en vliegbinder | tel: 036 737 0218 | | Bonte Kraailaan 22 | mobiel: 06 38 279016 | | NL-1343 AJ Almere | web: www.zwemfotoos.nl/scheerkraam | ================================= <º)))))>< =================================== -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VFB Mail" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
