If Silk thread is not stored properly you might just throw it away. When using silk thread use a pumice stone to smooth your fingers. It will also darken if you wax it. It does not come waxed. Great tying thread when used with caution. Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ed Engelman/Sue Atkinson wrote: > I have used some in streamer flies and as a > replacement for floss in soft hackle flies. > > I bought the silk at a collectable/antique store > where there were a dozen partial spools for > $5.00. > > Some of the silk has good strength whereas > others are quite weak. Perhaps it has more to > do with how it was stored than its original > quality. > > Ed > > At 10:52 AM 1/24/02, you wrote: > >> Does anyone use silk thread for tying their >> flies? I would be interested in some web >> pages with product and ordering information. >> >> Thanks >> >> John >> >> -- >> John Sanders >> Utah, USA >
