Thread snapping

[Andrew Boswell]

I've just started fly tying, but my thread keeps snapping at the point where it leaves the bobbin holder - the edge is a bit sharp which I think is the cause.

And my borrowed vice from the angling club is a rather basic model and leaves much to be desired.

Can anyone recommend some decent entry-level implements that won't break the bank?

Cheers

[Robert MacDonald-Lewis]

Ceramic bobbing holders are usually the best bet but I have heard from a couple of people having problems with some of those.

These could be worth a look and won't break the bank:
https://grampianfishing.com/products/veniards-ci-bobbin-holder

https://grampianfishing.com/products/veniard-ceramic-spigot-bobbin-holder?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=02538dec5&pr_rec_pid=7949728579824&pr_ref_pid=8164049813744&pr_seq=uniform

https://www.lakelandflytying.com/tools-accessories/pgr/drslick-ceramic-bobbin-holders__2835

[Kerry Jordan]

https://celticflytying.co.uk/
Excellent bobbins and materials.