All around bobbin?
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I’ve only been tying about 3 years, and I’ve got 3 bobbins. To be honest, if you keep them in good shape, don’t let the tubes get burrs that will cut thread, it’s hard to tell the difference. As long as they fit comfortably in your hand, and are of reasonably good quality, you’ll be good.
The latest Fly Tyer Magazine had peice on adjusting them so they’re not tight, and release line smoothly, which I found helpful.
Simple, Ceramic help prevent the thread from fraying… I can’t comment on the others, as I only have ceramics…
I rate the bobbin as one of the most important items in a kit, but only really realized how, quite recently… I splashed the cash an bought the C&F one… now I have 2 of them…
Hi guys
Not really going to mention brand or a specific bobbin, but I prefer to have a really heavy bobbin personally. I’ve added some lead-tape to the legs of some of my lighter bobbins to add the extra weight I need (going on feel here). It just hangs much better when I tie – no other reason for that.
And yes, ceramic is the only bobbin you need to buy, unless there is something better out there that I don’t know of … yet
David, I like having 3-4 of the Griffin Supreme Ceramic Bobbins around for different colored threads. The ceramic insert is a nice feature.
My main bobbin is a Rite Bobbin with adjustable tensioner, and I keep it spooled with Danville Fly-Master Olive thread. I use that one thread for the majority of trout nymphs and dries in my guiding. The weight of the bobbin is just right for flipping it over the back side of the vice and keeping perfect tension on the thread for me. I like the regular shank lengths.
I have been using bobbins made by Frank Materelli for god know how long. Still going strong. These bobbins are no frills and very elegant (if anyone cares..).
These bobbins make sure the tension put on the spool of thread is kept pretty (not TOO) tight so I can put the right amount of thread pressure on the fly I’m tying. That’s what you should look for in my opinion.
Regular dries & nymphs: regular length
Bass bugs/streamers: long tube versionJay
I think any of the name brand ceramic bobbins are very good and will last many, many years. I have several from Dr. Slick and a Griffin. They work very well and never cut the thread.
The cheaper bobbins that have a flared tube at both ends work OK too. I had a couple I used for many years – but they did eventually (after years of use) develop a groove or burr and started cutting thread. I now only use ceramic bobbins.
Greg
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