Blues Brother 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 I'm looking at a Griffin Supreme Ceramic Bobbin. Does ceramic really cut down on thread breakage? Is there a noticable difference? Is the Griffin Bobbin any good? Thanks. ~Bryce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmarkey 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 I think that I have Griffin Ceramic bobbins. They have a ceramic center for the spool holder and the tube has a small ceramic bead in each end of it. As a matter of fact I have a few different sizes etc. It is easier to have several bobbins loaded with colors of thread that you use frequently than to change them all the time. And most definetly they don't break the thread near as much as the not ceramic bobbins. they are worth the extra $ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 Thats the bobbin I use since its easier to tie with and definately breaks a whole lot less than the metal ones. This may sound wierd but I feel I have better thread control with it as well. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 Griffin makes great bobbins of all kinds. I now am a big fan. I have one thing to say about ceramic is that don't drop them as the ceramic will break. Then they are no good what so ever. There are a few tips in the timely tips forum about bobbin care one about putting a glass bead at either end of the bobbin tube to reduce breakage. Another describing how to smooth out scratches inside the metal tubes with polishing compound.. I find the thing that causes most damage to metal tube bobbin's is running a piece of wire or wire bobbin threader through the tube. I have never used a nylon one but, just inset the thread a bit and suck it through the tube. I also have several bobbins ready for action. I find if the thread breaks, or you cut it by mistake you can finish the fly a lot quicker with a bobbin that is all ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 I use the ceramic ones I kept breaking threads with metal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2006 Griffin Ceramics are all I use any more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I have both types and I don't think it makes any difference. :dunno: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotalus 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I love the Griffins. They are so much easier to tie with than the bobbin that came with my kit. They are very light and nimble and seem to fit my hand perfectly. I have a couple of old metal bobbins that i use for copper and lead wire. I am thinking about trying out the PeeWees next time, the 3 i have now are all regulars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isonychia 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I never had any problems with thread breakage until I grooved the lip of a metal-tubed bobbin with Kevlar thread. After that, I switched to ceramic. I haven't had a problem since. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 Good Day, Agrre with all. I also have a ruby tipped bobbin which has been wonderful as well. I use my straight metal bobbins for thick thread, mono, tnsel... Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashby 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 After I started using a ceramic bobbin it's hard for me to use my other two I have and yes the thread breaks a lot less for me anyways. Ashby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcflyguy 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I got a griffin bobbin with my mongoose vice . and it fells so much better than the other I got Fcflyguy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hot Tuna 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2006 I've been using nonceramic S and M bobbins for around thirty years and have never had a problem with breakage. I do have over ten of them spooled up on my bench with 8/0 Unithread and 6/0 Herb Howard's prewaxed in various colors. Maybe since I don't use the same one all the time it doesn't get grooved? They're inexpensive enough to do that.... Hot Tuna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites