J.P. Thebault Silk Fly Lines

The Thebault silk fly lines are translucent, pale gold with a slight mottling indicative of some hand work.

          Care of J.P. Thebault Silk Fly Lines

Preparation for use of J.P.Thebault’s Silk Fly Lines. This procedure is necessary to make the fly line finish flexible.

IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED THE LINE FINISH MAY CRACK AND THE LIFE OF THE FLY LINE WILL BE SHORTENED!

As the line is unwound from the coil in its box, work the fly line dressing provided (don’t use any other kind of dressing) into the line with your fingers. This will be absorbed and the line will become more flexible. This process must be done at least three times over a period of three to six days. During the first 20 to 30 hours of fishing the dressing must be reapplied often. The line must be dried before applying the dressing. This application may be required for every hour fished. After the break in period the dressing should be applied as needed for every 3 to 4 hours of fishing.
The line should be removed from its reel and dried after fishing.

Please check out our Struble Line Winders; A perfect tool to maintain a silk fly line!

Single Taper

We have no Single Taper lines at this time, but we sell J.P. Thebault's "Short Double Taper" which is the same as the regular double taper with the belly section reduced by 12meters. The line is 15 meters (49.2') in overall length, more than adequate for most bamboo fly rods fishing small-medium stream conditions. Like the longer Double Taper lines, these lines allow you to switch ends for longer wear. Currently available in weights 3 - 6. A low-cost introduction to the beauty of silk lines.

J.P. Thebault 15 Meter DT Trout Silk Fly Line

Sizes: DT3 - DT6 Color : Straw    $155.00

Silk Fly Line Size

DT-3 wt.DT-4 wt.DT-5 wt.DT-6 wt.

 

 

J.P. Thebault 27 Meter DT Trout Silk Fly Line

Sizes: DT3 - DT8 Color : Straw    $220.00

Silk Fly Line Size

DT-3 wt.DT-4 wt.DT-5 wt.DT-6 wt.DT-7 wt.DT-8 wt.

 

 

J.P. Thebault 36 Meter DT Spey Silk Fly Line

Sizes: DT7 - DT12 Color: Straw    $275.00

Silk Fly Line Size

DT-7 wt.DT-8 wt.DT-9 wt.DT-10 wt.DT-11 wt.DT-12 wt.

 

 

J.P. Thebault 36 Meter WF Salmon Silk Fly Line

Sizes: WF7 - WF12  Color: Straw    $0.00 No Longer Available

Silk Fly Line Size

WF-7 wt.WF-8 wt.WF-9 wt.WF-10 wt.WF-11 wt.WF-12 wt.

 

                                                        

 

"Red Tin" Mucilin has been the choice of most silk line fishermen since its introduction to the market. Sure, you can sit around the camp at night and argue the relative merits of bear grease applied with hummingbird flank feathers; but before you wet a line, treat it with Mucilin. Cost $4.50 per container with felt pad, or a case of 10 for $40.00.  "Red Tin" Mucilin (1)  $4.50     "Red Tin" Mucilin (10)  $40.00
Silk Leaders
Braided Silk Leaders are available for purchase on our Phoenix and Terenzio fly line pages.
J.P. Thebault Silk Line Compound
This compound, crafted by line maker J.P. Thebault, is specially formulated to prepare and float his silk lines on bamboo fly rods. Cost is $7.50 per container.   J.P. Thebault Silk Line Compound  $7.50