+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12

Thread: Rite bobbins

  1. 01-05-2010, 04:38 PM #1
    terry13111
    terry13111 is offline Senior Member terry13111 is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Central NY
    Posts
    143

    Default Rite bobbins

    Anyone have any experience with the Rite bobbins? I was wondering if they are worth the extra price.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 01-05-2010, 04:42 PM #2
    Sully
    Sully is offline BANNED from BB Sully is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Williamsburg Ohio
    Posts
    823

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by terry13111 View Post
    Anyone have any experience with the Rite bobbins? I was wondering if they are worth the extra price.
    I have one of the standard models. Its nice and its cost isnt that much more than a top quality "standard" bobbin and almost the same as one thats jeweled. Thread tension is great on them though...easily adjustable
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 01-05-2010, 05:18 PM #3
    Jayatwork
    Jayatwork is offline Senior Member Jayatwork is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    McMinnville, OR, USA
    Posts
    853

    Default

    I have one I use for certain threads. Pros: adjustable tension, smooth operation. Cons: much slower to change spools, one sided frame takes some getting used to.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 01-05-2010, 05:43 PM #4
    onemorecast
    onemorecast is offline Member onemorecast is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Bangor, PA
    Posts
    74

    Default

    This bobbin is smooth. I have one and I agree with Jay on the one-sided frame issue. I have to hold the bobbin with the frame against my ring and pinky fingers instead of against the base of my thumb or else my middle finger whacks the thread as I turn it. Tension is excellent.
    I think, therefore I fish.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 01-05-2010, 06:48 PM #5
    quivira kid
    quivira kid is offline Senior Member quivira kid is an unknown quantity at this point
    Send a message via AIM to quivira kid Send a message via MSN to quivira kid
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Newton, Kansas
    Posts
    1,745

    Default

    They are absolutely wonderful! I acquired one here a couple months ago and will never use a "normal" bobbin as my "go to" again. Smooth like butter.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 01-05-2010, 07:13 PM #6
    rookie
    rookie is offline Senior Member rookie is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Md.
    Posts
    1,029

    Default

    http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...ad.php?t=28643
    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 01-05-2010, 08:24 PM #7
    flybugpa
    flybugpa is offline Senior Member flybugpa is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    pa usa
    Posts
    563

    Default

    they are good to go, i use them on the thin wispy stuff
    Please, support Project Healing Waters....Thank You
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 01-05-2010, 09:02 PM #8
    cross creek
    cross creek is offline Senior Member cross creek is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Asheville, NC, USA
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Mine adjusts so precisely, it was responsible for getting me to give up the cup and book for rod-wrapping after "several" decades. Terrific with fine silk. Tension can be cranked down for tying big bugs with heavy thread, too.
    -CC
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 01-05-2010, 09:10 PM #9
    126barnes
    126barnes is offline Member 126barnes is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    St. John's NL
    Posts
    71

    Default

    At first I liked this bobbin so much that I bought two more. After a month of my second purchase, I started having problems with 2 of the three. On one the ceramic tube began to slide in its guide, so I had to use head cement to hold it and it has been fine for over a year now. On the other one the arm is free from the spool and rotates constantly, try gluing it and it broke again. Should of returned them, but since they were mail order I didn't bother.

    I really like the feel of these bobbins, just didn't get the use durability of them.
    Barnes
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 01-05-2010, 10:13 PM #10
    rookie
    rookie is offline Senior Member rookie is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Md.
    Posts
    1,029

    Default

    Easy repair. Use epoxy.

    Great bobbins. Read the 3 pages concerning Rite bobbins.

    http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...ad.php?t=28643
    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
+ Reply to Thread
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. New Rite Bobbin design
    By kglissmeyer in forum Fly Tying
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 01-28-2011, 11:05 PM
  2. Rite bobbins
    By quivira kid in forum Fly Tying
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 09-19-2009, 04:35 AM
  3. For those who use a Rite Bobbin holder
    By WarrenP in forum Sound Off
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-01-2009, 12:48 PM
  4. Rite Bobbin
    By Clay in forum Fly Tying
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 06-03-2009, 08:11 PM
  5. Threading "Rite" adjustable tension bobbins
    By Northwoods in forum Fly Tying
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 04-05-2008, 04:21 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules