Fly Tying Thread
UTC Thread UTC Monofilament Thread UTC GSP Thread
The first cool rays of sunlight keenly pierces the mist above the treeline. You train your eyes downward along the mountainside and back to the rushing water at your wader-clad shins. As you make the first false casts of the day, your mind lingers on the nights you dreamed of being here, in this magical spot. You can see the pile of scraps at the base of your fly tying vise, dense elk hair, pure white bucktail, and brightly colored thread tags, strewn like a modern abstract painting. Now, as you cast your hand tied bugs, all those nights of artistry are finally coming around, and the dream is real.
Thread is a crucial weapon in the fly tyer’s arsenal. When the dust settles and the fly is complete, the various materials that have been artfully wrapped about the hook shank with utmost care and concentration are only as strong as the thread that holds them in place. When selecting a thread, choose a spool of high quality and you’ll be much less likely to experience the disappointment of having your fly fall apart after only an hour of casting.
Thread Denier
Wapsi's UTC Thread is the first complete line of fly tying thread in history to utilize the denier system for sizing. This system is the thread sizing standard for the textile industry and is a unit of measure for characterizing the linear mass density of fibers. The definition of denier is mass in grams per 9,000 meters. Using the denier system to categorize fly tying thread simplifies the archaic and esoteric sizing standard that has been traditionally used by the fly tying industry.
70 Denier Thread
Selecting an appropriate tool for the job is one of life’s golden rules for efficiency, effectiveness, and ultimately, success. When tying really small fly patterns that require a delicate touch and a clean finish, make sure you select Wapsi’s UTC 70 Denier Ultra Thread. This excellent nylon fly tying thread is the perfect choice for both nymphs and dry flies tied on hooks sized #14 to #32. Its lightly waxed durable construction will not compromise the fishability and durability of your smallest and most delicate creations. It also has the appearance of floss, so use it in your “Royal” fly patterns and Humpy attractor patterns. With Wapsi thread, your flies get results.
140 Denier Thread
Casting to and nabbing a tailing bonefish or a cruising snook can be a saltwater fly angler’s dream. Catching one of these species on a hand-tied Crazy Charlie can make the dream even more incredible! Wapsi’s UTC 140 Denier Ultra Thread was built for saltwater fly patterns like the Crazy Charlie and the Gotcha! This thread is strong and lays down flat wrap after wrap. This excellent fly tying thread is also perfect for any fly pattern (freshwater or saltwater) from hook sizes #6 to #14. Load up your bobbin and get a move on! We’ll see you in Belize. Or perhaps you’d rather toss a Madam X at one of Montana’s big bank-hugging browns?
210 Denier Thread
Don’t compromise the integrity of your flies by choosing a poorly matched thread – especially on your bigger creations. So when you’re tying lots of material onto a really large saltwater streamer, wrapping down a hair wing on your favorite steelhead fly, or spinning lots of deer hair on a big bass popper, you need to use a thread that can handle the job. Wapsi’s UTC 210 Denier Ultra Thread has all kinds of holding power and is strong enough to take on your largest and most complex creations. For all its durability, this fly tying thread is supple and easy to work with, providing just the right amount of tension and stretch when you need it and none when you don’t. Go ahead, tag a steelhead fly with Wapsi’s UTC 210 Denier Ultra Thread in your bobbin today.
Monofilament Thread
Popovics’ Surf Candy is a highly durable fly that looks extremely fishy and shows a remarkable translucent effect when fished. This is one of the most popular striper patterns on the planet and will also work swimmingly for casting to sea trout. The Surf Candy would not be possible in its current form without monofilament thread (also known as tippet material). When used as a fly tying thread in a range of fly patterns, monofilament thread is excellent for providing an attractive translucent quality to the fly as well as added durability with each artful wrap. Wapsi’s UTC Monofilament Thread is easy to use and quite simply the best monofilament fly tying thread on the market. This clear mono fly tying thread is available in three diameters, .004, .006, and .008 and is guaranteed to put the pop in your Surf Candy fly patterns!
UTC GSP Thread
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is an advanced modern thermoplastic polymer developed for use in mountain climbing ropes and cords, bicycle parts, ice skates, hockey sticks, skateboards, as well as surgical hip, knee, and spine replacements. This high-modulus polymer has an extremely low molecular weight and tremendously long molecular chains that bind the material internally. The result: no other modern thermoplastic boasts of a higher impact strength rating. Now, Wapsi has incorporated this innovative material in its popular line of UTC Ultra GSP Fly Tying Threads, passing on the benefits of this unique and durable synthetic to fly tyers across the planet.