DIY PR Bobbin

[shoefish]

So for those of you jiggers and poppers that are familiar with the PR knot, you are no doubt aware that the PR Bobbins are expensive. Obviously one of the main differences in the PR bobbin and a standard bobbin is the weight- the PR bobbin is heavier to ensure a tight serve as you make the knot. In an effort to try to save as much money in other places so I can buy more jigs I put together a PR Bobbin that works great and doesn't cost a ton of dough.

The basic components of my DIY PR Bobbin are an old empty thread spool that I had following my last rod build, and a standard fly tying bobbin.

I then went to Home Depot and got a piece of lead flashing, and some electrical tape. Here are the rest of the supplies:


I measured the distance between the raised sides of the empty spool and cut the flashing to that width:


Then I just wrapped the spool with the strip of lead:


Wrapped that in electrical tape:


And it was ready to rock:


Here's a completed knot with the DIY PR Bobbin:


Anyway, it's not rocket science, but I thought it might be able to save you all some dough.....now that I've saved money there, it's time to go jig shopping

Shoe

[Taz575]

Nice!!! I may have to try that!

[ElMar2530]

Simple solutions. are the best!!

[WhiteLakeBuc]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[clt_capt]

Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

Nice tip - I a couple of those bobbins last week and was getting ready to rig up...

[shoefish]

Good point on the warning Fred- luckily I live in NH so I didn't have to worry about it

[Snapp]

Thanks Shoe. I always wondered why the PR bobbin was so much more than the regular ones....

[gman]

Shoe awesome job on that bobbin and that knot, looks like someone is excited for NC

[shoefish]

Shoe awesome job on that bobbin and that knot, looks like someone is excited for NC

LOL you can say that again dude. It can't come soon enough.

[Flatdog]

Just a PS, add a o' ring to the drum makes your life so much easier to tuck your tag end under.