What Bobbin You Use - Ever use this type??

[flyfishing99 0]

 

 

It is so easy to load the thread. If you look closely, you will see there is a very short "throat" at the top.

 

Beats sucking the thread up a long tube or using a threading device.

 

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[tonysurface 0]

I've never used that type. I like the weight and smoothness of Tiemco ceramic bobbins. I have some Dr. Slick's too but they feel a little light to me.

[Mickalo 0]

looks like the old wishbone type bobbin. Don't waste your money on those. tears up the thread all the time.

 

Mike

[flytire 0]

arent most bobbin holders the wishbone type?

 

i like the tiemco ceramic bobbin holders and the recent marc petitjean bobbin holder

[Mickalo 0]

I meant to say they're very similar to the old Dorian Bobbin I believe which are referred to now as a "Wishbone" bobbin by retails.

 

Mike

[halcyon 0]

I use the original Frank Matarelli wire frame bobbin holders. Frank being the man that actually invented the use of wire to form the legs of a fly tying bobbin holder. Lately, I have changed over to mostly the Rite brand bobbin holders as they allow for very easy thread tension adjustment which is convenient for many of the in-line rotary techniques described by the Beatty's in their wonderful little book Rotary Fly Tying.

[flytire 0]

I meant to say they're very similar to the old Dorian Bobbin I believe which are referred to now as a "Wishbone" bobbin by retails.

 

Mike

 

gotcha

 

it looks like the old j dorin bobbin holder is made by someone else now

 

http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?stor...mp;target=RS100

[JohnP 0]

I use an older Matarelli and a Griffin ceramic. I like them both, but the Matarelli is the gold standard for me.

[Byron 0]

I use an older Matarelli and a Griffin ceramic. I like them both, but the Matarelli is the gold standard for me.

 

 

 

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I also like the CF Design bobbin. Good to get all of your reasoned comments about your bobbins.

Thanks

[narcodog 0]

I use the Dorian along with several Matarelli. I have a Rite but I use it very seldom.

[halcyon 0]

JohnP,

I whole heartedly agree. Matarelli bobbin holders are the gold standard. I have used them for over 30 years and have never had a problem with any of the over 3 dozen of them I have.

[Pelhament 0]

That bobbin just looks like a thread shredder. I don't think I would use it or anything designed like it.

[tennesseeflies 0]

rite bobbin only

[Chase Creek 0]

I use the rite bobbins - because of the feel, not the adjustable tension. That's just a gimmick. In my opinion, you should adjust the tension on the run with your palm. You should control the tension, not your bobbin. I just set the tension on the bobbin so the thread doesn't come off the spool while it's hanging there.

[flyfishing99 0]

That bobbin just looks like a thread shredder. I don't think I would use it or anything designed like it.

 

How did you conclude that??

I've used all kinds and like this the best. Never shreds my thread