zander Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I stopped by Backcountry Outfitters today and bought some stuff to tie cracklebacks. I was told I needed stretch nylon thread. I asked why and was given a reasonable answer which I unfortunately can only remember part of due to my ..... I can't remember why either. I know they look and behave differently when there is no tension on them. The stretched nylon with no tension can look like Buckwheat's hair, and the waxed thread looks like regular string. What is the main functional difference and can you use waxed thread to tie cracklebacks for colors that you don't have in the strecthed nylon yet? Stupid question probably but inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoinark Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You may be talking about two different things Zander. The 'stretch thread" you mentioned may be uni stretch which is nylon floss. I actually use that for the bodies of cracklebacks and sometimes soft hackles. Tying thread is much smaller. As to waxed vs. unwaxed both can have their places, but I tend to just tie with the thread I have on hand, and most never buy waxed thread. For a crackleback you can dress the bodies with the floss a lot quicker than with thread. To get the right size body would take several wraps of the waxed thread. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtroutbum Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I like the UNI for all sorts of stuff but feel I could be done either way and I have. The UNI is easier to produce a really smooth body tho for me. Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I tie a lot of crackelbacks. Mostly I use 6/0 thread and use flashabou for the bodies. But one color that works on Taney well is what they call pumpkin. I use the yellow uni strech for the body on it and it work and looks great. I haven't tried any of the other colors of uni strech but I sure they would look great too. Give the flashabou a try. It comes in a bunch of colors and really makes cracklebacks look and work great. I tie a lot of crackelbacks. Mostly I use 6/0 thread and use flashabou for the bodies. But one color that works on Taney well is what they call pumpkin. I use the yellow uni strech for the body on it and it work and looks great. I haven't tried any of the other colors of uni strech but I sure they would look great too. Give the flashabou a try. It comes in a bunch of colors and really makes cracklebacks look and work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Beeson Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Is there an echo in here? I've used UNI, UNI-Stretch, and Flashabou... All three have their place in a Crackleback. My suggestion is to use all three, see which one you like best - well... which one the FISH like best. I think you'll find there are times when any will work, some times when one or the other only will work, and some times when NEITHER will work... ...The stretched nylon with no tension can look like Buckwheat's hair... In the immortal words of Eddie Murphy... "Boy, id bin a nong time since dem days. Hi, I'm Buh-weet, amembuh me? And I have compiled for you and your nistening pleasure, dum ub my mavorite tongs. Id's all ite here in dis uhn pectacular opper: "Buh-weet Sings". Take a wisten" "MUNCE... TICE... FEE TINES UH MAYDEE!!!" "Wookin' Pa Nub in all da wong paces. Wookin ' Pa Nub." (That's right... once Buckwheat sings a song, it's eternally his...) Order today. Send $49.95 for the full volume to: Buh-Weet Bah Firty Fee New Nork, New Nork "Take it fum "Ow Gang": yo gang will nub it. Buy my wecord! O-tay!" TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Terry; your killing me man ___________________________ AKA Flysmith - Cassville MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zander Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys. After making a few last night, I can see the advantage of using something with more meat on the bones to build up the bodies faster. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittsnbirds Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Zander- I stumbled upon some stuff called French Crystal Braid. It comes in a roll. I use it for some of the bodies for CB's. One of my most productive colors is a Holographic color that they have with either Furnace or Olive Hackle. I buy it at Gaston's down at BSSP. It makes a very nice full body and holds up pretty well. I tried to find a link to it but could not. The other option is to use dyed Turkey rounds and tie them per Ed Story's recipe. That also makes a nice full, segmented body. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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