Iridescent thread gives a more subtle way of catching the light than flash and does double duty as it ties other materials into the fly. 32.5 yds. (30m) per spool.
I purchased the smolt blue iridescent veevus thread, and absolutely love it. White core with a super-thin fiber of flash material running parallel with the thread, in an extremely slow helix around the core. It gives off the look of a silver-backed colored tinsel shred for the flash portion. Personally, I use this for the body of a "Patriot" dry fly, which makes the shimmer a little less "flashy" than the original pattern, but which unexpectedly seems to catch more trout on my local waters. The product itself lays like a (two or three 8/0 threads-thick) braid, if not torqued down super-tight when wrapping; don't expect a single-thread-diameter product, but this is in no way as bulky as diamond braid or the likes. I love the stuff, can't praise it enough, and JStockard has some of the best prices and selections I've found (not endorsed to say that, honest).
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fun thread
Reviewer: A viewer
from driftless
this thread adds tons of flash to your fly. looks great on caddis pupas and midges. a little thick though. It would be hard to tie really small flies with this
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Awesome Thread
Reviewer: A viewer
from East TN
The peacock color makes an awesome midge pattern. I can't wait to try other colors.
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love this stuff
Reviewer: A viewer
from Upstate New York
I really like using this iridescent veevus thread on my euro body nymphs. I also use it for my abdomen on parachute and catskill style dries.
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A little bling
Reviewer: Ken Jacobs
from Des Plaines, IL
Makes for some great bling-y ribs. I like to hold it with a hackle plier after cut to keep it from coming undone, and spin it clockwise before applying for more sparkle.
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