Agree on the vise and I really like my Saltwater Traveler with cam jaw. I also think the cam jaw is a real plus.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrotheadcrb
On bobbins, I have had several that I could not get through even one jig using 210 denier thread without it cutting my thread and sometimes more than once. Some bobbins just are no good, but if you get a well made bobbin even if it's not high cost they can be really good for not so much. I have since moved the bobbins like that to holding lead or yarn as they will never be good with any thread.
Some that are low cost are still well made like the Bobbins with a Collar, don't think I ever had one of them be bad. They usually only cost a couple of bucks, but there are some that are the same type money that will make you crazy so since I am not shopping for them I recommend they look for a trouble free bobbin like a ceramic bobbin that can be bought for like $7 and never have any issues. I think it's easier to just tell a new tier to try something like that.
For the cheap one that I never had trouble with...
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/fly-tyi...441000016.aspx
For a ceramic bobbin that is reasonable...
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/fly-tyi...044500009.aspx
Here is another very good bobbin for $10...
http://shop.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Cat...Dr-Slick-CBOB4
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