I am using an extremely tough woven thread, which will not break (or stretch) under normal tying conditions, including spinning deer hair. After I have done all the deer hair, I will whip finish the thread, leaving enough room for the hackle. I will do the hackle and antennae with lighter thread. Thanks to all for the help and explanations. Onward and upward.
Larry Johnson Springville, Utah >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/22/04 09:09AM >>> I actually use Kevlar in stead of Spider Wire. I had a spool of that stuff and after trying to tie some knots in it and then trying to cut it, I threw it away. Alan Di Somma Phoenix,AZ. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Fish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] spinning deer hair > Larry, > > > I think I might be putting too much hair on at a time. > > I think you've solved our problem. I've been waiting to read the > answers because I sometimes have the same problem. And come to think > of it, it's always when I'm trying to tie big fat flies. > > One thing that has helped me with deer hair comes from a deer hair > 'artist' in our local club. He uses a different tying "thread" - 4 > lb. Berkely "Fireline" monofilament. It's a little pricey, but one > spool will last me my life-time. You might want to split the cost > of a spool with some of your tying friends. > > > The "Fireline" works reaaly well for deer hair, You have to be a > little careful to not pull it TOO tight. It can cut the hair at the > tie-in point. > > Thanks for thinking of the "too much hair". I'll try using smaller bunches. > > Allan > -- > > Allan Fish > Greenwood, IN > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
