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Riverruns · Fly Tying Materials
Riverruns Fly Tying Thread, 6-Color Set, 6/0 Weight, 270 Yard
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Style: Twisted Thread
- Twisted Thread
- Body Thread not in 6 Color/Set
Number of Items: 6 Color/Set
- 6 Color/Set
- 10 Color/Set not in Twisted Thread
- Item weight
- 9.07 g
Quick take
Six-color fly-tying thread spools at 270 yards each, ideal for hand-tying small freshwater fly patterns.
This Riverruns set packs six colors of twisted 6/0 fly tying thread, with about 270 yards on each spool. The twisted construction suits tyers who like to open the strands for flat, smooth bodies and let them return to a round twist. It pairs with hook sizes #10 to #14, a fit for small trout and freshwater patterns.
Best for
- Beginner to intermediate fly tyers learning the craft
- Tying small and medium trout dry flies and nymphs
- Building a thread color palette for home fly-tying bench
Skip if
- You tie large streamers and salmon flies on size 2 and larger hooks
- You need specialty thread for saltwater; use saltwater-specific thread
Strengths
- 270 yards per spool is more than standard 100-yard spools, reducing restocking
- Six versatile colors cover most common fly patterns and seasons
- 6/0 weight is standard for hook sizes 10 to 14, the most common sizes
Trade-offs
- Natural thread has slight sheen that some tyers want duller; consider dyeing
- 6/0 is too light for large hooks; buy heavier thread for size 2 to 8
- Spools are continuous filament; you cannot split strands for thinner wraps
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | fly tying thread |
|---|---|
| Count | 6 spools |
| Weight | 100D 6/0 |
| Yards per spool | 270 |
| Recommended hooks | 10 to 14 |
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