A while back I first tried the Norvise bobbin for the first time and thought it was really cool. I ordered them that night, and am now finally getting around to setting them up and figuring them out.

So I cheated and opened this before I started recording because I wanted to make sure I read the instructions and watched Norm do his video of how to use the bobbin with the vise before diving fully in. Right away, I found it much easier to spool up than a few friends had mentioned to me with their experiences.

I bought these bobbins so I plan to test them exclusively while I demo the Norvise Rotary vise, but I will continue to use them after the demo vise period. I have used the only other automatic bobbin out on the market, the Ekich Ultimate bobbin. The Norvise out of the box was easier to use, partly because I struggled to get the ultimate bobbin set up correctly i feel. The instructions were much longer. I had issues with the Ultimate bobbin and the tension needing to be released frequently. I haven't experienced this with the Norvise bobbin.

So lets talk the pros and cons:

Pros:
1. Its Automatic: This is a really neat feature that compliements the vise very well. I loved that when I messed up and spun the thread off the shank by mistake, but the thread had already spooled back up. Really cool. I also like that I can retract the bobbin right up to the shank which would be awesome for whipfinishing with some hackle on a crowded eye.
2. Fit: The bobbin felt good in my hand, which is a huge issue for me. If it feels weird, I don't like it.
3. Compliments the Vise: I think that it was designed to be used with the norvise rotatry vise. Many of the techniques that utilize the vises full potential require this bobbin.
4. Uniqueness: I am only aware of one other bobbin out there that is automatic retracting. That being said, it’s not your average bobbin nor like all the ones you will find in your local fly shop or sporting goods store. But this will also contribute to a con, the cost.

Cons:
1. Spool: you have to spool the thread onto the Norvise spools. Most bobbins I use, you simply put the thread spool in and run the thread up through the tube and start tying.
2. Cost: So to order the assortment that has 3 extra spools and all the bells and whistles is $95. Thats roughly 5 Ergo bobbins, 2 C & F Bobbins, 3 Rite bobbins, and who knows how many Dr. Slick bobbins. However this bobbin is not the same as the above mentioned bobbins other than the general theme of they both have arms, tubes, spools, and lay thread on hooks. But this does it in a wicked cool way.

I am sure that more pros and cons will appear over time and maybe some of these issues or bonuses will change over time. I would love to hear what you have experienced with this bobbin or what questions you might have, please comment below.

Product: Norvise Fly tying bobbin

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