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Ekich Ultimate Bobbin review

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Never tried the no ride one but I do like the ekich.  It does take a while to get use to.  can’t tell you how many times I’ve cut off the thread to watch the spring suck it right back to the spool. I rarely do that now.   

The only complaint I have is with the o-ring that holds the spool tight. Some spools are too lose.  Thinking cheap spools are held to a tight inside hole tolerance is wishful thinking,  sometimes I have to use a different o-ring

 

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34 minutes ago, rscconrad said:

Never tried the no ride one but I do like the ekich.  It does take a while to get use to.  can’t tell you how many times I’ve cut off the thread to watch the spring suck it right back to the spool. I rarely do that now.   

The only complaint I have is with the o-ring that holds the spool tight. Some spools are too lose.  Thinking cheap spools are held to a tight inside hole tolerance is wishful thinking,  sometimes I have to use a different o-ring

 

Did lubing the ring help at all?

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BTW, it is not that hard to spin the Ekich bobbin. All you have to do is hold the tube rather than the body and roll it in your fingers. Also the A seems like it balances much better than the S in the pictures.

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1 hour ago, samsonboi said:

BTW, it is not that hard to spin the Ekich bobbin. All you have to do is hold the tube rather than the body and roll it in your fingers. Also the A seems like it balances much better than the S in the pictures.

I put a 3/4 inch piece of vinyl junction tubing over the snout and it spins like a dream, balance is good.  Same with Rite bobbins, some others,  will post a picture if I am not making this very clear...

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I don't like the rite bobbins. It needs a support to grasp. I used one once, and hated it. I need it to have a frame, like the Ekich bobbin or a standard or Norvise bobbin. It needs at least a little protrusion to make it any good. But I get your drift. Interesting idea,

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I am a fairly new to fly tying and have been looking for a bobbin to address. my needs.  I believe I may have found in the Ekrich bobbin.  Fortunately my birthday day is around the corner April 10th, so my wife agreed that it would be a nice present so I ordered one this Friday.  I look forward to receiving it soon.  Mr Ekrich two emails to me.  The first thanking me for my order and asking where I learned about his bobbin.  I replied sending him a link to this page, which he answered me with a return email thanking me and encouraging me to watch his videos and study the materials about his bobbin.  I will definitely follow his advise.  Also, once I receive it and start to learn its advantages and disadvantages, if any I will return here for further comments.

 

Also, any sage advise you experienced fly tying aficionados care to share, I’ll listen.

regards, 

ron

 

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On 5/3/2020 at 3:47 PM, SilverCreek said:

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WOW Silver Creek, it appears I have some tying to do. I only have 2 boxes now. I'm ashamed to call myself a fly tier! 

I salute you Sir, I AM IMPRESSED!

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9 hours ago, Ron from Los Osos, CA said:

Also, any sage advise you experienced fly tying aficionados care to share, I’ll listen.

regards, 

ron

Welcome to the site, Ron.

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11 hours ago, Charlie1947 said:

WOW Silver Creek, it appears I have some tying to do. I only have 2 boxes now. I'm ashamed to call myself a fly tier! 

I salute you Sir, I AM IMPRESSED!

I think that when fly tying becomes "fun" instead of "work" is when the flies start to add up.

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