[Liam Stephen]

Hi Guys,

I've been getting really frustrated recently with my tying!! My flippin thread keeps fraying or snapping only happens when using 12/0 (which is all the time) I haven't finished a decent fly in days because of it  . Im not sure if it's just my style of tying or if it's just that my bobbins are shite .

Bottom line is I have decided to invest in a ceramic bobbin hopefully I so t have any problems with them. As a newbie to tying I'm pretty clueless, could some of you guys recommend a pair of ceramics?

Cheers
Liam

[Barry Robertson]

Liam,

I use to use the veniards which worked a treat 


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Veniard-Deluxe-Ceramic-Tube-Pro-Bobbin-Holder-all-fly-tying-threads-/120848960341?pt=UK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&hash=item1c2328cb55

I now use these and are even better just a tad pricey 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C-F-Design-Midge-Size-Bobbin-Holder-/250905036455?pt=UK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&hash=item3a6b1b06a7


The veniards one will serve you well and its a good price 

[Liam Stephen]

Cheers Baz 

[Peter McCallum]

Tiemco...........I've used one for nearly 15 years and never cut a thread because of it. Now have 2 and would happily buy another.

[Iain Goolager]

I use the Tiemco ones and they've never let me down. I used to have a shed load of steel tubed ones but most have been junked and the best ones are used for floss and the like.

I have one veniards ceramic one and it's never let me down either but as said I like my Tiemco ones.

Iain

[Loxiafan]

Hi Liam,

Sounds like a sharp edge somewhere or dodgy thread ? I use Gordon Giffiths Sheer Thread ( which is 12/0 ?) and have had no problems with it using a Dr.Slick 4 inch Ceramic http://www.lathkill.com/shop/index.php?productID=4245. They are basic but okay - good for tension with Pearsalls too.


Lindsay

[Iain Goolager]

14/0 Lyndsay, it's my go to thread for most things trout

[Ben Dixon]

Hi Liam,

Did that rolled tube bobbin holder not solve the problem?

Veniard ones are O.K, last one I got did cut thread straight out of the pack.  Get a Tiemco and don't drop it on a hard floor.  Expensive but will last almost forever.

Cheers

Ben

[Loxiafan]

14/0 Lyndsay, it's my go to thread for most things trout

Cheers Iain, wisnae sure. It is definitely very very strong for that 'thiness' ! There is also a 8/0 'Wisp' for those who are not wanting 14/0  - http://www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=122&category=9 . Would probably give Nanoweb a run for its money !

Lindsay

[Liam Stephen]

Thanks for that folks 

I'm thinking on getting the Tiemco's with an amazon voucher I have left over from christmas, finally found a use for it 

Ben that flared ones didn't seem to stop the problem 

It could possibly be the thread or perhaps it's just me

Liam

[Alex Burnett]

Hi Liam

I use these



It's called a "Rite Bobbin" they come in Mag, Standard, Short & Half Hitch,
haven't broken a thread since I started using them. 

Alex

[Liam Stephen]

Looks sweet Alex 

It's defo a sharp edge within the tube on my bobbin  I've just tried tying up some P and O's with pearsalls and it's split-weh weh weh 

Liam

[Loxiafan]

Would probably give Nanoweb a run for its money !

Meant Nanosilk  Got fecking geetar strings on the brain 

[Iain Goolager]

Got fecking geetar strings on the brain

no need to fret Lindsay if you beat yourself up about it you might throw yourself off a bridge & damage your nut. So hammer on and get yourself to the bar for a pick me up but don't have too much beer or you might want to rif-t and wake up in the morning with a hangover and the tremolos. Right I'm off for a minor rest, as I'm half beat, before fixing my car which has A flat tyre.

Iain

[Loxiafan]

no need to fret Lindsay if you beat yourself up about it you might throw yourself off a bridge & damage your nut. So hammer on and get yourself to the bar for a pick me up but don't have too much beer or you might want to rif-t and wake up in the morning with a hangover and the tremolos. Right I'm off for a minor rest, as I'm half beat, before fixing my car which has A flat tyre.

Brilliant !  Just relieved there was nothing in there about having to go away and practise my "pull-offs" !

[Iain Goolager]

 
This is a not that type of site.

[bobinalong]

Hi Liam

Just bought one of these, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220937486363?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1310,
absolutely brilliant and next to no money.   

Kr's

Clive