LucasJ Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Been tying my own bucktails for a bit. Question is: I’m getting a lot of build up around the opening of my bobbin. I’m using GSP 210. Should I go to a UTC ultra or Danville flat waxed, stay with what I’m using? I will be ordering a ceramic tip bobbin soon so that might help also. Any suggestions are much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 GSP (gel spun polyethylene) shouldn't cause any build up and I never heard of it doing that. My guess is you are using a waxed thread because GSP doesn't come in 210 denier, at least I've never encountered it. I know it runs from like 50 denier up to 200 but then after that I only ever saw 280 but I only use 200 and didn't like it. I've heard of waxed threads causing build up in bobbins without ceramic inserts, my bobbins all have it and also flared ends and I have never had issue with build up and I only used waxed nylon. Id reach out to the manufacturer and find out what the issue could be because as I mentioned before, I never heard of build up associated with GSP but it may be brand specific, I don't know but the manufacturer should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasJ Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 You are correct. It’s GSP 200 from Jann’s. I had to poke through the tip of the bobbin with a needle to get the buildup out. I just have a thumb bobbin from Jann’s but will be ordering a ceramic tip soon. Hopefully that will solve my problem. If not I guess I’ll try a different thread like nylon or UTC maybe? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 UTC ultra thread is a nylon, it is very similar to flat waxed nylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasJ Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Gotcha. Ty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have tied thousands of bucktail jigs and never had any issues. I don't have any special bobbins. The only thread that I use if flat waxed Danville because I tie so tight that I break anything else that I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Jig Man said: I have tied thousands of bucktail jigs and never had any issues. I don't have any special bobbins. The only thread that I use if flat waxed Danville because I tie so tight that I break anything else that I have tried. Jig Man, I too love Danville flat waxed nylon but GSP is stronger. I believe GSP 200 denier has like 10lb breaking strength compared to 3lb for 210 flat waxed nylon. The issue I have with GSP is it doesn't like gripping bucktail without super glue on each layer, and it is more than 3X the cost of flat waxed nylon but you wouldn't break that thread either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasJ Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Guy at Jann’s mentioned size D rod building thread for dressing trebles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, LucasJ said: Guy at Jann’s mentioned size D rod building thread for dressing trebles? No, go to Barlow's Tackle and get 210 denier flat waxed nylon, it is almost $1.00 per spool cheaper than the size D rod thread from Jann's. I'm not advocating places to shop, I'm letting you know that the size D rod thread is about the size of 210 denier thread and the flat waxed nylon lays flat and won't build up as fast as the rod thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasJ Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks for the advice! I will do that. I have a ceramic insert bobbin on the way too so I should be set. I think my current bobbin is burred which is causing my problem. As always great info on here. Ty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasJ Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Update: Loving the Danville flat waxed thread and new ceramic bobbin. Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
