Sumo Power Thread is the strongest thread in the fly-tying world, and now we offer it in a convenient 4 sizes assortment. Known for its exceptional strength, Sumo thread surpasses even Kevlar or Aramid in durability, with a strength 15 times greater than steel of the same diameter. It’s the perfect powerhouse for all your fly-tying needs.
Feature Highlights:
- Easy to split: Perfect for advanced tying techniques like the split-thread method.
- Ideal for super small flies: Its remarkable strength allows you to tie delicate yet durable flies.
- Thin body construction: Perfect for creating flat, smooth bodies on smaller flies.
- Easy to wax and dye: Customize the color of your thread with permanent markers.
- Fixed end: The thread end is securely fixed to the orange end of the bobbin for easy use.
Sumo Technical Thread Details:
- Standard spools: Convenient for all tying needs.
- 100 meters per spool: Ample thread for tying multiple flies.
- Assortment includes: 10DEN, 30DEN, 50DEN, and 100DEN threads in one set.
- Multi-filament polyethylene: Durable, high-quality fibers for excellent performance.
- Slightly twisted: Provides flexibility for easy unraveling and use.
- Super easy to unravel: No hassle when working on your flies.
Thread Size Applications:
- 10 DEN: For very small flies — ideal for tying the tiniest flies, perfect for flies in size #30-#16
- 30 DEN: For small flies — perfect for tying on hooks in size #20-#10
- 50 DEN: For small and regular hooks — offers versatility for most fly-tying needs, It works great on size #20-#8
- 100 DEN: For medium to super large hooks — the go-to thread for tying robust, larger flies, works on hooks in size #10-8/0
Sumo thread provides exceptional strength without sacrificing its diameter, making it ideal for crafting precise, smooth bodies on smaller fly models. The slightly twisted continuous fibers of Sumo thread facilitate techniques like split-thread, and its silky and shiny texture adds versatility, allowing for easy color customization with permanent markers.
This thread is perfect for tying dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, and streamers, and it’s ideal for smaller flies. With no added bulk, you can tie flies that are finer and more detailed than ever before. For dubbing bodies, we recommend using tying wax for enhanced fur adhesion or employing the split-thread technique for clean, even results.
