Abstract: A bobbin holder (2) for tying thread (F) for making fishing flies comprises, essentially, means (21) for holding a bobbin (3) of tying thread (F) and a thread (F) guide tube (20) through which the thread (F) from the said bobbin (3) is threaded. The bobbin holder (2) also comprises, spaced radially in relation to the thread (F) guide tube (20) and apart from each (4; 4?) other (4?; 4), at least two retaining hooks (4; 4?) around which a tying thread (F) can be partially wound. The bobbin holder is used for fastening dubbing onto the fish hook of a fishing fly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory wrapping machine for wrapping a string or a wire round a long band- or bar-shaped accessory member. With the present invention, it is possible to reduce a decoration time taken in wrapping an accessory with a string or a wire, make an outer appearance of a completed accessory beautiful, prevent a decorative string or wire drawn out of a reel from getting tangled when a motor pauses and restarts in a process of wrapping the decorative string or wire round an accessory member, and wrap the accessory member with the string or wire uniformly and at constant tension.

Abstract: A manually-powered taping tool for taping an elongated object with tape, which consists of a radial bearing ring (5) provided with a cutout (7) of sufficient size so that the object can pass into the cutout (7); an inner part (6) rotatably mounted within the radial bearing ring (5), which has a radial recess (8) corresponding to the cutout (7); a centrally disposed tape holder (9) mounted on one side of the inner part (6) transverse to the recess (8); a pendulum bearing (10) pivotally connecting the tape holder (9) with the inner part (6); a tape-severing device (14) arranged in tie vicinity of the cutout (7) and a handle (11) or a stationary stand (12) rigidly attached to the radial bearing ring (5).

Abstract: A simple, yet effective, hand-held and portable implement for applying a serving line to a bowstring includes a flattened disc coupled to a power source for rotation about a central axis perpendicular to the disc, and a serving-line supply assembly mounted on the disc including a reel of serving line. An unimpeded slot extends through the disc from the central axis to the outer periphery of the disk, enabling a bowstring to be inserted into the slot, wrapped with the serving line as the disc is rotated, and removed from the slot when finished. In the preferred embodiment, the serving-line supply assembly further includes a plate with an open groove facing the slot and aligned with the axis of the disc to receive the bowstring being served. The plate further preferably includes an aperture in the groove through which the serving line is drawn as the bowstring is wrapped.

Abstract: An apparatus for wrapping hair with a cord is provided and includes a housing; a main spindle operatively coupled to the housing and defining a main spindle bore for receiving cord and hair; a rotatable spool carrier and at least one spool. The spool carrier has a platform and a drive spindle operatively coupled to the main spindle so that rotation of the main spindle is translated into rotation of the platform. The drive spindle has guides for receiving cord and permitting the cord to be disposed through a bore extending through the drive spindle. The rotation of the main spindle causes cord to be dispensed through the one guide and the drive spindle bore and the main spindle bore, hair is disposed through the drive spindle bore and the main spindle bore, and the main spindle is rotated to wrap the hair with cord.

Abstract: A method and bobbin holder for manufacturing a fishing fly includes a check member for elastically and frictionally engaging the line to provide tension in the line and prevent slackening or loosening of the line when the line is drawn from the bobbin or cut. The bobbin holder is formed from a v-shaped holder having a guide rod extending from the apex of the v-shape and the check member is located between the bobbin and the guide rod. The frictional engagement of the line is a slit formed in an elastic material forming the check member. The slit can be formed by a diametrical cut in a tubular member or be the interface between two layers of the material. A fastener supports the check member between the tube and the bobbin and may also provide a compression to the layers.

Abstract: A device for winding pipe sealant filamentary materials onto a pipe comprising: (a) a retainer for retaining a length of filamentary material; and (b) an elongate dispensing aid projecting from said retainer, the dispensing aid comprising at least one guide located at a position spaced from the retainer and through which the filamentary material passes. The material is for sealing threaded pipe joints. The device may be motorized for rotational motion, for example by attachment to a power tool. The device may also have a locating portion for engaging an end of a pipe to which the filamentary material is to be applied. The locating portion may act as an automatic adjuster of the position of the device. Relative rotation of the dispensing aid and the automatic adjuster actuates the automatic adjuster. The device allows for ease of application of pipe sealant material to pipes and may be hand-held.

Abstract: A bobbin for tying a fishing fly includes a pair of arms connected at respective first ends and spaced at respective second ends, each second end having a generally axially spaced bearing surface configured to receive a hub of a spool. A tube for receives a thread from the spool and a screw is connected to the arms generally between the first ends and the second ends and extends generally parallel to the axially spaced bearings for adjustably controlling the arms in a manner to apply an amount of pressure on the hubs of the spool wherein the screw is configured to permit one's hand holding the bobbin to adjust the screw.

Abstract: A spring-loaded bobbin for use in tying fly fishing lures has a simple frame carrying a support mechanism having a centered bearing by which an off-the-shelf spool of tying thread is rotatably mounted. The frame carries a thread guide tube that is centered on and extends at rightangles to the spool axis, to receive and deliver the thread. The spool support mechanism includes a coil spring that is tensioned upon the withdrawal of thread from off the spool, so that, on release of the thread by the user, the spool is reverse wound by the tensioned spring, to take up the slack in the thread.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the production of man-made flies for use in fly fishing is disclosed. The preferred embodiment includes a spring for the storage of energy as thread is unwound from an industry standard spool. Means for easily changing the spool as well as rewinding any slack thread back onto the spool is provided.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a forearm support member or saddle 16 which is placed under the forearm of the user near the hand grip 18 whereby the user has better control of the fishing rod. The saddle member 16 is designed to relieve stress on the wrist of the user and to aid the user in fighting bigger fish. The saddle member 16 is also used to control the pressure on the rod from the underarm area of the user for use when the user is bottom fishing with the rod. Also shown is a rod member 12 having a longer rear portion 14 and a shorter front portion 20 having an angular hand grip 18 thereinbetween and further having a saddle member 16 mounted thereon. A locking member 34, 36, 38 is shown for placement of the fishing reel 26 onto the forward member 20. Also, the forward rod member 20 has an aperture 40 or other means for receiving the butt of a fishing rod or fishing rod blank.

Abstract: A fly tying bobbin for holding a spool of thread and guiding thread supplied from the spool includes a flat sided holding portion, a pair of opposed spool holding arms and a pair of opposed spool bearing elements. The holding portion is adapted to be held between the thumb and forefinger and to orient the bobbin. The opposed spool holding arms extend from respective attachment points on the holding portion. The attachment points are spaced from each other and define a first axis parallel to the sides. The pair of opposed spool bearing elements are positioned at respective free ends of the pair of spool bearing arms. The spool bearing elements are engagable with respective end surfaces of the spool to rotatably support the spool. The spool bearing elements define a second axis passing therethrough about which the spool is rotatable. The second axis and the first axis are substantially perpendicular.

Abstract: A portable filament dispenser made of clear polycarbonate includes two hollow clam shell-like halves that are complementarily mated together. A spool of fine wire filament is rotatably positioned on a spindle in the hollow interior of the dispenser. The filament passes through a wiper near the front of the dispenser and exits through an orifice at the distal end of a hollow cone. The filament spool is sandwiched between two felt pads and positioned below a freely depressible button mounted through an aperture in the top clam shell half. As the filament is wound out through the orifice in the cone, the pressure of a single digit, i.e., a thumb, will maintain the filament at a desired tension while winding same between posts or around posts in a grid.