Rite Bobbin vs Stonfo Elite

[plateboater]

Some new bobbins recently......I like tension adjustment style. I am leaning toward the stonfo (red in pic) because of tension ability (my humble opinion), flat section for my fingers. Overall size is about the same. I like to stay close to the jig and with the crappie/gills I am tying the shorter the better.

Bobbins are like cars and all have there place! Thoughts?
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[Jig Man]

I like the idea of a bobbin for each spool.... maybe some day.

 

[plateboater]

No kids! Wife and a cat! aka Mr. Tigger

 

[Kdog]

I think it is mostly a matter of personal preference
I still use the two rail bobbin and bend the rails if I want more or less tension. Ceramics tips are nice but not absolutely necessary when using 210 denier threads. Smaller threads may benefit from the ceramics IMO. After I decided Iwanted 1 bobbin for each spool of thread, I found a deal at 1.50 each for 2 dozen. They had a ceramic tip but most have broken cracked or fallen off. I just polish the tubes and have not had an issue with any thread other than the nylon sewing thread. (fine as frogs hair and half as thick)
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[hookup]

I have two griffins with ceramic inserts. Luv them except when I drop them on the concrete basement floor.


If I want to adjust the tension, I just wrap the thread around the arm.

 

[yodibuzz]

Never worked with a stonfo but I can tell you I dearly love my rite.

 

[plateboater]

Appreciate the feedback. Yodi....no knocking a rite just humble personal thoughts. Both are great....you know how it goes!

Kdog....good info plus pics!

Hookup....not thought of the arm wrap...thanks

 

[Fatman]

I'm a Griffin bobbin user too. Managed to get some good deals through my local fly shop. Have tried others but just didn't like them.

 

[Bucko]

I use the cheap terra bobbin. I have big hands so I like 2 rails. If I want it tighter I just stop the spool with my palm.

 

[AtticaFish]

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I still use the two rail bobbin and bend the rails if I want more or less tension.....

Same here but i prefer the ones with the thumb grip............

 

[plateboater]

Like the thumb grip on the pic attica!

 

[Hawnjigs]

Thought ceramic bobbins were created equal. Tried to load two eBay bargains yesterday and failed. Thread wouldn't suck thru & even a stiff mono threader got stuck on an internal ledge. Guess I'll have to get some long sewing needles.

The ceramic inserts are dull red.

 

[ridgeliner]

I have 6 Griffin bobbins. I use my little finger to put tension on the spool as needed. I don't even think about it.......just do it naturally.
Works for me.

 

[hookup]

Thread wouldn't suck thru & even a stiff mono threader got stuck on an internal ledge.

Hawn, try a bobbin threader

 

[Pepop]

I think it is mostly a matter of personal preference
I still use the two rail bobbin and bend the rails if I want more or less tension. Ceramics tips are nice but not absolutely necessary when using 210 denier threads. Smaller threads may benefit from the ceramics IMO. After I decided Iwanted 1 bobbin for each spool of thread, I found a deal at 1.50 each for 2 dozen. They had a ceramic tip but most have broken cracked or fallen off. I just polish the tubes and have not had an issue with any thread other than the nylon sewing thread. (fine as frogs hair and half as thick)

Hey dog, I don't suppose that deal would still be available would it? I have 6 now but have already had to JB Weld 2 of them. Guess I'm too rough on them! LOL!

 

[BucktailJiger]

Rite Bobbins by far !!! Made here in the U.S.A. !!! Got 2 new ones never been used , looking for new homes. Rite Half Hitch and Rite Standard .

 

[plateboater]

Half hitch is calling my name! PM me if you want to unload

 

[BucktailJiger]

Half hitch is calling my name! PM me if you want to unload

PM Sent

 

[StumpHunter]

I am a bobbin addict, there I said it!!! Not sure how many I have but would guess 30. I hate changing thread for different tyes so I have one rack of them for jigs and another for flies and a few for leads and floss and wire. Yes, I Am A Bobbin Addict!!

 

[BucktailJiger]

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