DMC

"Guy Thornberg" wrote in message
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What is the thread size compared to standard guderbrod threads? is it
strong
and small enought to be used on those tiny POS 22's through 26's.
I have a bunch hooks but get scared everytime I think about tying on them.
I do need jewelers glasses to tie..I wuold hope the DMC would be an
effective alternate to current threads. but I know the flies produce more
than can be imagined when in view of trout.. Did I get off track/ That is
typical until i am on the tying vise. Too much Tawny Port. I will
fervantly
shop Michaels tomorrow morning for DMC.
Thank you,
Guy
Anyone for a trip to Colorado tonight?

"Larry L" wrote in message
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DMC embroidery floss is worth looking at for tying tiny flies

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Hi Larry and Guy,

DMC is a cotton based and comes in 8.7 yard sections for the small packages.
It is twisted with 6 smaller strands.
It is said to be color fast, but you need to put each color in water to know
what the final product will look like when you are fishing. ( I usually do
this all the time when I'm using materials for tying . . .just rinse a small
piece in the sink)
For example . . . color 611 . . .which is a tannish brown turns much darker
when it hits water.
For you folks in other parts of the world, it is produced in France. Don't
know what the product name may be over there.


I have used some of the nylon threads (craft or sewing stores) for some of
the small stuff the San Juan guys use.
(think 300 yards of thread for about $3.50-4.00 or so) I still do the water
test, but the current tannish color I seem to use a lot seems to hold the
color pretty well. (Conso 745 #69)
Do that down to size 22 mostly . . .sometimes size 24, depending on the
hook.

For Guy: Ya better bring your long Johns if coming here this weekend.
Winter Storm here. Not bad here in Denver yet . . .but the upper elevations
are going to get a bunch, I'm told. Skiers are loving it.

For all: The craft/sewing store stuff comes up from time to time. You
have to take a look at it. Sometimes the fly shop is the way to go. (there
are some good folks out there that care . . .and there are others) One of
the ROFF guys, Frank Reid, has a Mrs. involved in quilting and things. If
you have a significant other who likes that stuff, including just sewing up
stuff to fix things for the kids, accompany that significant other to a
sewing/quilting/yarn/craft place. You'll find some surprising fly tying
things . . .and you'll "maybe" be considered much more "sensitive" to the
interests of your significant other. (but then again . . . maybe not)
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver