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Post by shedhed on Sept 13, 2007 23:49:40 GMT
With a b'day imminent and a desire to start tying my own, it was suggested that I opt for money vouchers so I could choose and buy my own, rather than rely on a well meaning wife and children who haven't a clue.
So with vice chosen it will be materials next, so fellow foum members, which retailer should I get the vouchers for?
Thanks.
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salmondan
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Post by salmondan on Sept 14, 2007 0:57:18 GMT
I'm presuming you have tools to go with the vice  . A good ceramic tubed bobbin holder is essential IMO. Budget tools will be sufficient for a beginner for the rest of the stuff you need. As far as materials are concerned, think about what you want to tie. Look at a few step by step tyings on this forum and on the other forum, choose your starter materials from the lists provided. With regard to your original question, I would recommend McHardy's of Carlisle, they have a good stock of stuff that (sometimes) is difficult to find elsewhere. If you can, go there in person and choose what you want. As with other suppliers, their website may not be quite as in touch with stock levels as it should be (I have had no problems, some others have). I would (personally) avoid Glasgow Angling Centre, especially the mail order and web based orders. Too many bad stories to be trusted. If you can visit the shop though, you shouldn't get the same sort of trouble that others have reported. |
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Post by shedhed on Sept 14, 2007 2:03:45 GMT
I'm presuming you have tools to go with the vice . A good ceramic tubed bobbin holder is essential IMO. Budget tools will be sufficient for a beginner for the rest of the stuff you need. Yep, set of 11 tools off ebay for a tenner including 2 ceramic bobbin holders.  |
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Speyducer
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Post by Speyducer on Sept 14, 2007 8:05:40 GMT
What's the advantage of the ceramic bobbin holders over the standard metal tubed ones?
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Post by tynetraveller on Sept 14, 2007 9:10:50 GMT
They also allow you to use more pressure on the thread without break offs. Once you have used ceramic, you will never want to use metal ever again..
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salmondan
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Post by salmondan on Sept 14, 2007 10:04:14 GMT
They also allow you to use more pressure on the thread without break offs. Once you have used ceramic, you will never want to use metal ever again.. Exactly |
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elwyman
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Post by elwyman on Sept 14, 2007 18:07:17 GMT
I'd agree with Salmondan about seeing stuff before you buy, particularly capes.
McHardys have a good stock I believe.
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. A good ceramic tubed bobbin holder is essential IMO. Budget tools will be sufficient for a beginner for the rest of the stuff you need.
