Troutline Sumo Power Thread 50DEN 100m

The most widely used size in the tying community is the 50DEN or 16/0, and we have it: Troutline Sumo Tying Thread in 50 DEN ranks among the most robust threads in the fly-tying world, outclassing even Kevlar or Aramid. Exhibiting an impressive 15 times greater strength than steel of equivalent diameter.

Feature Highlights:

• Can be used for #8-22 flies ( because it is extremely thin )
• Easy to split
• Strong and ideal for super small flies
• Perfect for flies with thin bodies
• Easy to wax and dye with a marker
• The thread end is fixed to the orange end of the bobbin

Sumo Technical Thread Details:

• Standard spools
• 100m of spools
• 50DEN 
• 14/0
• Breaking strength: 1480 grams for black color, 1085 grams for white color
• elongation 3.73%
• Multi-filament polyethylene
• Slightly twisted
• Super easy to unravel

This exceptional strength doesn't compromise the thread's diameter, making it perfect for crafting flat and smooth bodies on smaller fly models. Sumo thread, composed of slightly twisted continuous fibers, facilitates the split-thread technique with remarkable ease. Its silky and shiny texture provides versatility, allowing for color customization with permanent markers. Sumo thread is suitable for dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, and streamers.

A significant advantage lies in its application to your fly without adding bulk to the bodies, enabling you to tie smaller flies than before. When crafting dubbing bodies, we recommend using tying wax for enhanced fur adhesion, or alternatively, employing the split thread technique for excellent results.