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Old 05-05-2008, 06:36 PM
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What size thread do you like for tying jigs?Iwas using 6/0 thread and kept breaking it.I just got some 6/0 thread and it seems to work better.Thanks.
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Old 05-05-2008, 06:47 PM
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What size thread do you like for tying jigs?Iwas using 6/0 thread and kept breaking it.I just got some 6/0 thread and it seems to work better.Thanks.
If you will get some Waxed Ultra Thread in 140 denier you will like it more. However for jigs I mostly use 210 denier from Danville. Oh and get flat waxed in the Danville as it is superb!

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Old 05-05-2008, 07:51 PM
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Danvilles 3/0 monocord waxed

Danvilles 210 waxed

These work best for me when I tye bucktail jigs
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Check out these threads. Might help you a little.

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Old 05-05-2008, 09:21 PM
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Thanks guys,I just got 2 spools of Danvilles 3/0 waxed monocord fron Netcraft today.I like it already.
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However for jigs I mostly use 210 denier from Danville. Oh and get flat waxed in the Danville as it is superb!

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Skip, this is what I use......the 210 Flat Waxed Denier. What size is this considered? In other words, ?/0..........
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Skip, this is what I use......the 210 Flat Waxed Denier. What size is this considered? In other words, ?/0..........

That is close to 3/0 as I think 6/0 is or close to 140. I find the 140 Ultra a Little stronger than the Danville 6/0 though. That 210 flat waxed is some great stuff and I don't think it can be beat. Is strong and lays flat, what else could you want?

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Old 05-11-2008, 11:36 PM
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3/0 is closer to 70 denier
6/0 is 140 denier
210 denier doesnt really have number in the old system of labeling stuff.

Basically the denier system is explained like this. The unit of measure is 9000 meters in weight = the denier. So by this system if 9000 meters weighs 140 grams then the denier is 140. So if you buy 210 it is slightly thicker than 140 if you buy 70 denier it is half the the thickness of 140. 3/0 most generally is 70 denier.

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Old 05-12-2008, 04:22 PM
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Uni 6/0, if you're breaking thread you might want to check your bobbin. If you don't have a ceramic tipped bobbin you may want to check them out, I couldn't do without them.

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Old 05-12-2008, 08:54 PM
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I got a ceramic bobbin when I got the heavier thread also.I like the bobbin also.Thanks.
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