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
>

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