[Black Zonky]

I'm getting low and it's time to re-up. Benecchi 10/0 & 12/0 are by far the best I've used. Never used Veevus, wondering how it compares to the Benecchi.

 

[s fontinalis]

Currently use a combination of veevus 12/0, uni 6/0 & 8/0, danville flymaster 70 denier, utc 70 & 140, pearsalls gossamer.... different horses for different courses

 

[Back Eddy]

Veevus

And switch after the body is complete, find it too slippery for the head area

 

[bigwilly]

UTC gsp 50 in white for bodies. Black 75 or 50 for heads.

 

[reelstory]

Veevus

I use multiple brands and sizes, but have started to use Veevus more and more. I find it to be very strong for its size. One has to accept non-waxed thread to enjoy it. I only tie fishing flies, and am not a classic fly tier.

 

[Jason]

I am also a Veevus fan. I use all kinds of different threads of course, but I seem to be using the Veevus 8/0, 10/0 and 12/0 a lot more than anything else these days. Lays pretty smooth and flat, even if you get kinda lazy about spinning the bobbin now and then. Seems very strong for it's size too.
JB

 

[MZilliox]

Veevus and benicci. veevus is a bit stronger, but benicci makes nicer heads in my experience. talking 10/0 in both

 

[Black Zonky]

Sounds like Veevus is a winner. I'll give it a try.

 

[NVswitch]

I too have been using the Veevus more and more. I too, am not a classic fly tier but tie for fishing flies. Love the stuff. Can use a lot smaller thread for the given size of fly to make things cleaner and thinner.
Mike

 

[pork]

I used 6/0 Danville for all my salmon flies until recently. Now I use it for bodies and 12/0 Veevus for wings and heads. I use some sort of GSP for Bombers, though I have no idea which brand.

 

[foreach71]

Danville's Flymaster 6/0 70 den for most of the stuff (nymph, streamer, wet & salmon fly)

Danville Flymaster Plus 210 den for some heavy-duty streamers (pike & saltwater), and also for spinning hair whenever it is required

 

[Ded Heron]

Unicord in 12/0 for everything body related and Gordon Griffiths 14/0 for the front work. Love how the unicord flattens out and will not break under normal circumstances. It also splits real easy to put a bit of dubbing in. The Gordon is just a nice thin thread that holds wax well and grips nicely, cheap as well. I've used the others mentioned as well, but always come back to these two.

Dustin

 

[Speyducer]

14/0 Gordon Griffiths 'Sheer' for most work; genuine silk for some heads;


Mike

 

[Marty]

Danville 6/0 for everything, including Muddlers.

 

[JB1963]

UTC white gsp 50, very thin and amazingly strong. Just use a sharpie for the head and make it any colour you want.
Jim

 

[Honyuk96]

Veevus bandwagon here. I've been using 12/0 for most of my tying lately. It's incredibly strong/durable for it's diameter.