dhchin 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 I have been tying up some midges this week and have been just using my fingers to wind on the wire. However, I feel I would have better control if I used a bobbin. I haven't tried it, but I was wondering if any of you use a bobbin to apply it to the hook? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 do you have rotary vice? If so just hold it at an angle to the hook and roate the vice. A bobbin might work, some of the wire I have will try and unwind off the spool when nothing is holding tension on it, not sure about ultra wire. If you do use a bobbin, use one that is just for wire, since wire might cause wear/burrs on the bobbin tube which could cause problems if you ever used it for thread in the future Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamboo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 I've seen people use a bobbin efficiently but I just never developed a knack for it. :dunno: Like OLB said, the wire will loosen up on the bobbin and make a mess. I found this happened even when I was religious about folding over the loose end and trying to maintain tension. I may wast a bit of wire by cutting off what I need but it works much better for me. -Bamboo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmjeff 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 I do use a bobbin with the fine wire. I find that I can really butt it up to the previous wrap better than when I do it by hand. I just use a cheap bobbin and it works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotalus 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 I use a bobbin in conjunction with a rotary vise, it makes wrapping wire very neat and easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 I agree. I use a rotary vise to do the wrapping, and a bobbin instead of my fat meat hooks so that I can make tighter wraps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites