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Danville · Fly Tying Materials
Danville Monofilament Thread Fine, Clear 100 Yards
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Ounces
Quick take
A heavier-duty clear monofilament thread at 20 lb breaking strength for robust fly-tying jobs.
Danville's fine monofilament thread is a clear, .006-inch tying thread wound on a 100-yard spool. Because it is transparent, it lets the colors of underlying materials show through, which suits translucent patterns like shrimp and scud ribbing. It is a good fit for fly tyers who want a thread that disappears into the fly.
Best for
- Tying saltwater flies with heavy hook eyes
- Reinforcing whip finishes on larger streamers
- Repairing broken fly heads at the tying bench
Skip if
- You tie dry flies and use fine nylon thread
- You need colored thread to match fly body
Strengths
- Clear color is invisible once on the fly
- 20 lb breaking strength handles stiff saltwater hooks
Trade-offs
- Monofilament can slip with poor wrapping technique
- Clear thread shows dust and debris during tying
- Not designed for palmering or body hackle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | monofilament fly tying thread |
|---|---|
| Spool size | 100 yards |
| Color | Clear |
| Line weight | 20 pounds |
| Material | Monofilament |
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