The bobbin is quite compact and sits nicely in my hand. I bought it mainly for its looks, but have been charmed by its taut performance. The brass holders arrive quite snug but are easily adjusted for desired tension. And of course the ceramic tip works as I should. A great execution of a timeless tool.
I love this Bobbing Holder! It is every bit as good as my old trusty Matarelli Midge Bobbin "Holder"! The legs adjust easily and I can control the tension quickly. The ceramic tube is short—almost the same as my old Matarelli—and is well suited for its use. Tying soft hackles and wet flies using Pearsall's and Morus silk thread on small spools. The legs create smooth tension and release of thread—A Great Option if you can't get an old Matarelli Midge!!!
I love this bobbin. After years of struggling to find a bobbin for small spools like the Pearsall's Silk Spools, I finally found a great bobbin. The bobbin works perfectly with Pearsall's sized spools. On top of that, it's a truly beautiful bobbin. Super fast delivery even during these trying COVID 19 times. Also, Lori got back to me within minutes of receiving my email. Thanks Fair Flies.
I was a little concerned when I purchased this item. I wasn't sure it would fit well in my hand. Compared to the standard Wasatch bobbin, the difference in size appears to be the length of the ceramic barrel and the wooden handle. They are both a bit shorter. The length of the spool arms is the same as the standard bobbin so you could use this with smaller silk spools as well as standard size spools. All in all, a comfortable fit and a pleasure to use.