bigfoot 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 I would like to know everybodies thoughts and opinions on the jade river dubbing block? I am thinking about buying one. Thanks BF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Wow, that sure looks like a unsubtle rip off of Jan Siman's "Turbo Spinning Block". Jan's tool is excellent, if a bit expensive. Cannot comment on this knock-off, but if you do not want to invest the minimal time and make your own, then I would get the Siman's original (source) before buying a poor copy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 bigfoot i have never used a dubbing block as i do not tie flies that use dubbing brushes, but the jade river block looks to be well constructed and should do the task of making dubbing brushes just fine. certainly doesnt look like a poor copy to me. it looks like it has better hardware on the twisting end than the "turbo spinning block" and if its made in the USA, thats even better! http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2011/11/18/jay-nicholas-jade-river-turbo-dub-block-10282011/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 I'm with flytier on this one. Plus, the service from Jan Siman is reportedly very slow and uneven. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/general-fly-fishing-discussion/123763-experience-jan-siman-webshop.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 i have ordered material from jan simon and have always has good success. but thats not what this thread is about. he's not the only online dealer thats slow in delivering the goods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfoot 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for all of the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 i have ordered material from jan simon and have always has good success. but thats not what this thread is about. he's not the only online dealer thats slow in delivering the goods. But it's nice to know with just a click about others who have not had your pleasant experience. In fact this thread isn't about Jan Simon at all, until someone brought him up. Service is a big part of all fly tiers' experience, whether it's feathers, thread, or any other mail-order item. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petelangevin 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2012 All things being equal there is not much different in price. I say go with the one you like best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2012 One (jade river) was listed at $65 on Ebay. That's a $25 difference over Jan Simon with free shipping. That's a seller in my book. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
