Jerry Not in my opinion. I had a Tiemco bobbin, but the ceramic tube broke. (Umpqua replaced it). I like the Materelli but in terms of value you can't beat the S & M bobbin like A.K. Best uses. I have been using them since 1984 - before I had even heard of A.K. If the tube wears, you can unscrew it and screw in a replacement, but I haven't even had to do that yet! I purchased my first pair at Bob Jacklin's Fly Shop in West Yellowstone. Since then, I have purchased additional ones from "Quiet Sports". I have no affiliation with either.
Neville Gosling Greater Vancouver,B.C. Canada > Subject: [VFB] Ceramic Bobbin > > Are ceramic bobbins worth the extra cost? > > Will kevlar thread groove and wear an ordinary bobbin? ceramic? > > Thanks, > Jerry > > >
