smufter Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looking for some fairly inexpensive bobbins. I've been using the Avid ones for a few months, they do the job but the chains are rubbish. Two have now broken, (others have mentioned how bad these particular chains are before). Can anyone recommend a decent enough, simple bobbin. Would prefer orange or yellow ones as they are highly visible on the bank. Many thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_gravesend Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I use yellow fox black label ones, touch wood been fine for a year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 cygnet. they took over muddy waters a couple of years back. Simple bobbins, various sizes, weights, colours and do the job. I carry round with me the old skool black (2g), white ptfe (3g) & white dumpy (7g). ball chains and cords (never use them though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Have you considered Fox swingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I've heard good things about whychwood slugs... maybe worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Thanks for your suggestions lads, I went for three Wychwood "Slugs" in the end...... picked them up cheap off the 'bay (£6.50 each). Like the idea that they come with so many chain options as standard (including a Dacron cord) and the fact that I found some in really bright orange, which is my preferred colour. They're not the prettiest kids on the block, but then nor were Fairy Liquid bottle tops! Shame about the chains on the Avids, they are a really nice, simple bobbin but the aforementioned chains are made of chocolate! I emailed Avid about two weeks ago to find out if I could buy the chains separately, but had no response from them. Thanks Avid. finchey, ..., spr1985 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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