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Why would I use two different tying threads on the same fly?
When tying the Muddler Minnow, I start with Veevus 6/0 polyester thread for most of the construction.
It's fairly strong for its diameter, and it has enough grip to securely hold the turkey feathers, body materials, and underwing in place.
But when it's time to spin the deer hair head, I switch to Veevus GSP in 100 denier.
GSP is extremely strong, allowing me to apply quite a bit of pressure when spinning and packing deer hair. It's also very slick, which is actually beneficial when spinning the hair around the hook.
That same slickness, however, makes it less ideal for securing some of the other materials on this particular fly.
So I use polyester where I want grip, and GSP where I want strength and slickness.
It's a small adjustment, but one that makes tying the Muddler Minnow a little easier.
The complete Muddler Minnow tying tutorial comes out this Thursday as we finish up our Sculpin Series!
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