"Midge" bobbin is a subjective term. It generally denotes a bobbin
with a short stem. It's really an individual preference. I personally
prefer a shorter stemmed bobbin. My favorite is the Griffin
PeeWee...a short stemmed ceramic lined bobbin. I tie 26's to 3/0's
with it. But a lot of tyers are more comfortable with a longer
stemmed bobbin. I think the more important feature is the ceramic
tube insert. eBaying can often find some great bargains...but a
poorly made bobbin, ceramic or otherwise, that frays the thread will
only lead to frustration The common bobbins offered by the popular
suppliers are fairly inexpensive and are usually trouble free. Saving
a dollar or two on eBay for that type product generally results in
sub-standard tools. You get what you pay for!
Byard Miller
Line's End Inc <http://www.linesend.com>
Virtual Flybox <http://www.virtualflybox.com>
On Dec 2, 2006, at 4:56 PM, Neville Gosling wrote:
Joe:
I searched eBay previously and found bobbins that the seller
described as “Midge” bobbins but they were not the ones that I was
looking for and were often Indian imports that were relatively
inexpensive but also not particularly well made. Maybe I should
take a look at the Griffin Pee Wee – I had forgotten about that one
and was looking for “Midge”
Neville (Nev) Gosling
Greater Vancouver,
B.C. Canada
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Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 1:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: No more Gudebrod
Neville -
I found "midge" size bobbins on EBay. Just go to the EBay home
page and search for bobbins in "fly tying materials and supplies".
There are at least three possible sources for the small bobbins
listed right now.
Also, check with Byard at Line's End first. One or the best
sources for a Midge Bobbin is the Griffin "PeeWee", and I know he
can get them, if he doesn't carry them in stock.
--
Joe Fusco, Sr.
Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association and The
Virtual Fly Box
REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE
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On 12/2/06, Neville Gosling <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
I'm not sure that it is exactly the same thread - Similar maybe but
possibly
not the same.
I have considered transferring the thread from the Gutterman spools
to the
small sewing machine spools that are readily available, however the
narrow
bobbins used for these sewing machine spools have become difficult
to find.
I believe Matarelli used to list a "midge" style bobbin for these
spools but
I haven't seen one in a long time.
Neville (Nev) Gosling
Greater Vancouver,
B.C. Canada
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Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 12:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [VFB] RE: No more Gudebrod
Ah Ha... Yes ... Hit the link and follow the brands link to
Gudebrod. It
is a textile thread so you can find it in the Sewing stores. That's
disappointing though for those of you that really enjoyed being
part of
their pro team! According to the article the bobbins used for
sewing are a
different size so you will have to get an adjustable bobbin or try a
saltwater bobbin I'm pretty sure Byard carries bobbins that would
work on
this kind of spool.
You should still be able to get your favorite threads though.
Regards,
Deb
www.uftri.org
www.linesend.com
