Rite bobbins

alanb_ct · 08-07-2007, 09:51 AM

Anyone use the Rite bobbin out there? I saw Kelly Galloup using it in his DVD, so I just bought the ceramic model. Coupled with the Gudebrod GX2 thread, it seems to be the ultimate way to keep thread tension during spinning deer hair. The bobbin has a tension adjustment knob that really works and is well-designed. Just a head's up for you folks tying spun deer hair streamers or bass bugs.

**Dave** · 08-07-2007, 09:57 AM

Alain, you read my mind! I was just going to ask about that bobbin! I'm using an old renzetti that I bought years ago, and I was just thinking of looking into the Rite Bobbin after seeing it on a Youtube clip of Kelly tying. The design looks really interesting, comfortable, and really high tech (I love angles!). Thanks a lot for the report, I'll be ordering one soon.

**Dropper** · 08-07-2007, 01:56 PM

I've been eyeing them up for a while now. I like to put a slight curve in my bobbins for personal comfort and I don't know if I would with the rite bobbin let me know how you like it tension wise.
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alanb_ct · 08-07-2007, 04:05 PM

I'm not sure the ceramic tube in mine would allow bending. The bobbins are expensive, so I wouldn't risk it. The adjustable tension works well; a simple click of the brass disk changes the tension. The bobbins come with 4 small teflon washers, so the thread comes off the spool very smoothly. I highly recommend this product for streamers and bigger stuff. For smaller flies, I still use my traditional Renzetti/Matarelli/Griffin/S&M bobbins. I think that any bobbin benefits from the ceramic tube.

**SlowNDeep** · 08-07-2007, 11:12 PM

All I ever use are the Tiemco ceramic tube bobbins

**Dropper** · 08-11-2007, 06:31 AM

Hey Al I broke down and bought one of these. You are right it is very nice. I can't put a curve in it but, I got the stubby one so its all good. Thanks for the review man.
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**Dave** · 09-22-2007, 05:25 AM

Alain,
How are you liking the Rite bobbin? Anxious to hear.

alanb_ct · 09-22-2007, 11:14 AM

It's a nice home for my GX2 thread and has a great feel to hand. I set the tension once and haven't touched it. The white extension ceramic tip is a perfect contrast with the darker streamer materials. It's definitely worth having for streamers.