Choosing the Right Veevus Tying Thread: The Complete Guide

Veevus has become the world reference brand thanks to record-breaking strong tying threads, a huge colour range, and innovative body materials, unanimously favoured by top fly tyers.
This article provides a complete overview of all the Veevus references we carry, to help you choose the right one for your technical needs.
Table of contents of our Veevus Collection:
- Tying threads: 16/0 to 6/0, Power Threads
- GSP Microfilaments: 30D, 50D, 100D and 150D
- Technical threads: Body Quill, Iris Thread, Floss
- Tinsels & Ribbing: Holographic, Pearl, French, Gold/Silver
- Bodies & Chenilles: UV Body Fuzz, Lucent Body
- Accessories: Adjustable bobbin holder
- VEEVUS TYING THREADS -
Veevus 16/0 - Micro flies
This ultra-fine thread is essential for your tiniest flies on hooks from size 16 to 24. Despite its extreme fineness, it delivers 430g strength, allowing compact heads and smooth bodies with no bulk at all.
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Veevus 14/0 - The best-seller
A true best-seller, this thread offers remarkable fineness and a record 520g breaking strain. It is the go-to reference for tying all your dry flies and modern nymphs. It delivers rock-solid ties without adding bulk.
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Veevus 12/0 - Fine all-rounder
This flat thread stands out for its versatility. With 530g strength, it is ideal for slim nymphs and dry flies. Its structure makes it easy to split for ultra-neat dubbing loops or CDC loops.
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Veevus 10/0 - Flat bodies
Semi-bonded thread that lays perfectly flat on the shank. Very easy to split for dubbing loops. It also provides excellent material grip.
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Veevus 8/0 - 1kg strength
The ultimate do-it-all thread for your classic patterns. With 1kg strength, it handles heavy tension. A must-have for tying wet flies, large dry flies, or nymphs that need a solid thread base.
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Veevus 6/0 - Streamer / Big patterns
Built for big patterns and streamers, this thread takes 1.5kg of tension. Its diameter lets you build nymph bodies in fewer wraps, while providing an ultra-strong, long-lasting hold on the bulkiest materials.
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Power Thread 70 - Max tension
Ultra-flat technical thread that prevents bulk. Offers exceptional resistance against abrasive materials.
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Power Thread 140 - Big patterns
The ultimate thread for big streamers and saltwater patterns. Won't slip and stands up to abrasive materials.
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- GSP MICROFILAMENT RANGE -
GSP 30D (18/0) - Extreme fineness
The finest GSP. Lets you tie small flies with incredible clamping power without breaking.
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GSP 50D (12/0) - Versatile
Ideal for small streamers and nymphs that require powerful material cinching.
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GSP 100D - Pike streamers
The standard for bulky streamers. Record 4kg strength. Essential for spinning deer hair.
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GSP 150D - Maximum power
The strongest thread on the market. For big muddlers and saltwater streamers that demand extreme tension.
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- TECHNICAL THREADS & EFFECTS -
Body Quill - Nymph / Perdigon
Thread for nymph or dry-fly bodies. Exceptional finish once coated with UV resin.
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Iris Thread - Depth effect
An iridescent thread with multi-colour micro-flashes. Ideal for hot spot tags or highly attractive full bodies.
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Floss - Bright colours
Synthetic floss with fine strands, perfect for tags and tails. Its key advantage is that it does not darken when wet, keeping all the intensity and punch of its colours.
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- TINSELS & RIBBING -
Holo Tinsel 0.4mm (S)
Extra-fine flat holographic tinsel. Perfect for small perdigons, ribbing, and delicate tags.
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Holo Tinsel 0.8mm (M)
The versatile size for perdigon bodies and hot spot tags. Outstanding 3D flash that catches the light.
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French Tinsel - Metal ribbing
Round metallic wire designed not to tarnish. Available in 4 sizes and 3 colours (Gold, Silver, Copper). Delivers precise ribbing and reinforces the structure of nymph, wet fly, and streamer bodies.
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Pearl Tinsel - Pearlescent
Synthetic flat tinsel with pearly, iridescent reflections. Offered in 3 sizes (S, M, L). Used for bodies, ribbing, or wing cases. Great durability and beautiful shine.
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Gold & Silver - Two-sided tinsel
Reversible flat tinsel: one side Gold and one side Silver. Maximum versatility on a single spool.
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- CHENILLES & BODIES -
UV Body Fuzz Small - UV bodies
Fine chenille loaded with UV fibres. Perfect for scud bodies, small streamers, and attractor nymphs.
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UV Body Fuzz Large - Streamer / blobs
A fuller version for streamer bodies, blobs, or nymphs. Maximum UV load to trigger takes.
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Lucent Body - Shine
This translucent, glossy micro-chenille delivers intense shine. Very fine, it allows you to create nymph and emerger bodies with a silky finish that mimics the natural sheen of insects.
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- ACCESSORIES -
Adjustable Veevus bobbin holder
The technical bobbin holder with an adjustable tube. Fits all hand sizes.
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