Does anyone know why this keeps breaking my thread?
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:32 #
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:37 #
If the tension on the spool of thread is too tight and your thread is really small it can break, try bending the clasps out a little. Also double check that the inside edge of the tube is smooth.
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by HoboMiles
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by HoboMiles
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:41 #
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:45 #
The edges where the threads passes through the shaft may have a slight burr. A good idea to get a ceramic bobbin (has ceramic inserts in the holes which allow for smooth action)
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by merwati
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by merwati
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:48 #
Oct 23, 2019 20:00:51 #
Hmm maybe first take a closer look and see if you see anything on the edges. Then perhaps use some steel wool to clean it up. I had this happen to me too when I used a similar bobbin... Stopped when I switched to a ceramic bobbin
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by merwati
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by merwati
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:04 #
How much tension are you wrapping with? When I started tying I had the same problem but it was me hulking my thread wraps not my bobbin.
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by LesMccheeseburger
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by LesMccheeseburger
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:07 #
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:10 #
In the crotch of the bobbin tube has a edge or burr. Use a pointy nail or a exacto blade gently turn the tube to remove burr. If you are using waxed thread wax could build up in the tube causing pressure Good luck.
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by nickhammer88
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by nickhammer88
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:24 #
This sometimes happens to mine if a small amount of superglue gets on the end of the bobbin holder's tube.
Where is your thread breaking, at the end of the tube closest to the fly, near the thread spool end, or somewhere in the middle? If it's on either end, get some jeweler's rouge or other similar buffing compound, apply it a toothpick end or similarly shaped soft-ish, porous object and buff out whatever is causing it.
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by fglasssmass
Where is your thread breaking, at the end of the tube closest to the fly, near the thread spool end, or somewhere in the middle? If it's on either end, get some jeweler's rouge or other similar buffing compound, apply it a toothpick end or similarly shaped soft-ish, porous object and buff out whatever is causing it.
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by fglasssmass
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:31 #
I've cleaned the inside a little bit with a needle and I think it's breaking at the tip, its labeled as a top product tho
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by mischo05
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by mischo05
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:36 #
Yeah, well the needle probably isn't going to remove a metal burr, nor piece of super glue in my experience. If that is indeed the problem, you are going to have to polish it out.
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by fglasssmass
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by fglasssmass
Oct 23, 2019 20:01:41 #
Probably something related to tension or thin thread but their could be something inside the tube cutting your line
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by shae_garff
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by shae_garff
Oct 23, 2019 20:10:16 #
No doubt a burr,or a nick, too much tension, I only buy ceramic anymore, and most of the time because I sell salmon and steelhead flies I've used 8/0 GPS, can't break it with you hands, it will cut you, same stuff super braid is made of.
Oct 24, 2019 02:00:23 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
You need to get a new bobbin there is a burr or nick it the bobbin tube.
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