These are great bobbins, easy to adjust, and won't cut your thread. Both will hold most sizes of thread and wire, I would recommend the standard for longer hook shanks, but I mostly use the shorty and standard interchangeably. I have two of each, I prefer these to the wire frame type.
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I ordered my first bobbin and liked it so much that I had the second one ordered within 3 days. I like the easy setup and the ability to adjust the thread tension for each of the different types of thread. This is the first "drag type" bobbin I have used and I thought I would give it a try....so glad I did, I would recommend it to anyone who is considering an upgrade in their bobbins.
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The Rite standard bobbin is a very easy to load, adjust, and use while tying flies or wrapping guides on rod blanks. Tension adjustment is precise allowing for smooth unwinding of thread from spool. Size is good for a person with larger hands. Unit has a solid feel even when pulling thread tight there is no noticeable flex. Smaller diameter tube is a plus for getting in close when wrapping flies.
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Easy to set up and use. Iʻm making assist hooks and tying the pair of lines coming from the washer together was a problem. One is supposed to spin the bobbin but I couldnʻt get enough tension on the thread to make that operation work for me. With this bobbin, tightening the thread spool was easy and effective.
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Great product. Excellent quality, but I'm not sure its a great value.. Be your own judge. If you are willing to spend the money -- you won't be sorry.
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