Darin,
It is heavier than Gossamer. They did have a thread that was very close to gossamer in heaviness, but I don't recall which one it was.

Mark

Good stuff!

Mark

Love 'em.

Mark

BINGO! Looks like a winner.

Mark

Nice, Eric. Very nice!

Mark

Looks good, Carl.

Mark

John,
The 722 embroidery thread works, even though it's cotton, not silk. I used it for many years till I discovered sources for silk in the proper color.

Mark

If you are interested in getting the correct color abdomen look at this link: http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/thread/?Brand=Tire+Silk+%2350&fiber=Silk&page=2 Color # 61- Apricot is spot on to my original color selection. Do not go by what it looks like on screen. It is a creamy ...

To add to the discussion-- I do not use beads on soft-hackles or flymphs, nor do I add weight to the leader. To me, this restricts the natural movement of the fly. Small amounts of lead wire in an under-body might be okay. Heavier hooks are preferred for getting deeper, and the addition of a wire ri...