I use 45 lb test waxed polyester sailmakers twine (get it at a local marine chandelry; ask around at your local sailing club if you are in the middle of the continent like me) Runs about 7-12 bucks a roll (200 yards or so I think). Comes in tan usually.

: I'm ready to start skinning my wife's Chuckanut but it just dawned
: on me that I haven't procured any thread for sewing. What do
: most guys use?