Fly Tying Thread, Tinsel & Wire

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Thread/Tinsel/Wire Quick Picks Best for Beginners: Danville 6/0 (70 Denier) Flymaster Thread - A simple, confidence-building thread for learning clean wraps on dries and nymphs. The pre-waxed build helps materials bite and stay put while you figure out bobbin control. Best for Small Flies: UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier - A go-to for size 14, 32 work where bulk matters. It lays flat for slim bodies and tidy heads, making it easy to keep tiny patterns proportional. Best Ultra-Fine: Veevus 12/0 Fly Tying Thread - Ideal when you want a very small diameter thread that still lets you pull hard without overbuilding the fly. The flat, unwaxed style also makes it easier to split for dubbing loops and fine-touch techniques. Best for Weighting Nymphs: Danville Spooled Lead Wire - A fast way to control sink rate and balance without changing your entire pattern. Great for building underbodies, seating beads, and fine-tuning how deep your nymphs ride. Best for Ribbing & Durability: UNI Soft Wire - A soft, easy-to-wrap wire that adds segmentation and serious abrasion resistance. Perfect for nymph ribs, hot-spot accents, and reinforcing patterns that get chewed up on rocks or teeth. How to Choose Thread/Tinsel/Wire Fly tying thread: pick it by size, material, and whether it lays flat Action: Match thread thickness to hook size and how “clean” you need the body to be. Fine threads keep midges, emergers, and perdigons slim, while thicker threads speed up larger dries, hoppers, and streamers. Flat vs. round: Many modern threads can be flattened by spinning your bobbin counter to reduce bulk, then corded up for strength. Flat-laying thread is a big advantage when you’re trying to avoid a bulky head. Waxed vs. unwaxed: Waxed thread can help slippery materials (hair, synthetics, some tinsels) stay put and makes dubbing easier to control. Unwaxed thread is often preferred for ultra-clean bodies and when you want to split thread for dubbing loops. Tinsel: choose the flash level (and profi