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this may sound really dumb to the veteran guys who have been tying forever but I was wondering what the difference was between sewing thread and fly tying thread? they both seem to be fairly similar to me? any ideas or input would be greatly appreciated.
I don't fly tie and not sure if this is right but I would think it would have to do with one deteriorating faster in the water than the other? I am sure someone that knows the answer will chime in.... Trout fishing soon I guess? Good luck
Not much difference as long as you compare apples too apples. Difference comes in thickness and material. Dry flies are most sensitive as you want strong yet light and water repellant. Wet and streamers don't think it makes much of a difference.
Fly tying thread is finer than your typical sewing thread. Also, it is wound differently, which can make a difference. Uni thread is similar to sewing thread in how it's wound, but Danville is flat-wound which means that you can control how tight the wind is by spinning the bobbin. This makes a difference when you want a nice flat thread finish on the head of a streamer.
thanks for clearing that haha its something ive been wondering about for awhile and planning to be out for opener fratri if doesn't still look like the artic out haha