What are you using for our finishing knot? I usually use wire but, am curious how you finish your tie with thread?
What are you using for our finishing knot? I usually use wire but, am curious how you finish your tie with thread?
I just use overhand knots and a drop of Sally Hansens Hard as Nails
I use another piece of thread to make a loop and wrap over it 5 to 7 times then put the thred you are wrapping with through the loop and pull the loop through. Its the same thing used to finish wrapping guides on rods.
is there a name for teh guide knot???? I am having a hard time visualizing it.
Maybe this will help some watch toward the end when they finish the wrap.
use a whip finish tool. Search youtube for excellent videos of how to use it.
Three half-hitches and then coat the threads with clear fingernail polish. I've been doing this for 40 years and never had the thread come loose.
thanks for the replys.
What size braid are you guys using to tie the skirts for your jigs? I usually use wire also. (plastic coated copper craft wire from Michaels works great. Never had one come loose either)
This works wonderfully and you dont have to use glue or a topcoat either....Originally Posted by livetofish
I use regular fly tying thread...A size. Heck, you can use some of your wife's sewing thread if you want...just coat with clear nail polish and it will work
Some sewing thread is fun to use! Multi-colored embroidery thread etc.. but when using the afore mentioned finish technique, you will not need any finish or glue...
I use upholstery thread for mine. Worked good so far
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