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  • UTC Ultra Thread, 140 Denier, Black, 100yd

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140 denier nylon fly tying thread with minimal twist for flat wrapping and precise fly construction.

UTC Ultra Thread in 140 denier black is a flat, lightly waxed nylon fly tying thread with 100 yards on each spool. It lies smooth on the hook for slim bodies with little bulk, which suits trout flies on hooks around size 6 to 14. Spinning the bobbin turns it into a rounder, stronger strand when a fly needs it.

Best for

  • Tying small to medium flies
  • Fly tiers who want flat thread for close hook-eye wrapping
  • Freshwater and saltwater fly construction

Skip if

  • You tie only large streamers or bass bugs
  • You prefer thicker or more heavily twisted threads

Strengths

  • Nylon stretches and grips materials better than polyester
  • Flat construction wraps smoothly on small fly hooks
  • Lightly waxed for better thread control

Trade-offs

  • 140 denier is lighter than heavier threads
  • Nylon is less commonly stocked than polyester alternatives
  • Thin thread requires practice to prevent breakage

Fishing fit

Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly tying thread
MaterialNylon
Denier140
Length100 yards per spool
ColorBlack

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
UTC Ultra Thread, 140 Denier, Black, 100ydColor:BlackSuits:—
UTC Ultra Thread, 210 Denier, Purple, 100 ydColor:PurpleSuits:—
UTC Ultra Thread, 210 Denier, White, 100 ydColor:WhiteSuits:—

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