Patent ID: 6474584
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A01K,B65H

Abstract:
A fly tying apparatus for dispensing tying thread, to provide thread control properties, comprising:a frame having a thread guidance tube to receive the insertion of a fly tying thread for passage therethrough; a spool bearing supported by said frame for the manually removable insertion of an industry standard thread spool in rotatable, supported relation with said bearing; a said standard thread spool, having thread therefrom passing through said tube; a spring; mechanical connection means connecting said spring with the exterior of said spool, to tension the spring upon rotation of the spool in a first direction, on withdrawal of a portion of said thread in tensioned relation from said spool; wherein, upon release of the thread said spring rotates the spool in a direction reverse to said first direction, to rewind at least a portion of the withdrawn thread upon the spool; and wherein said spool may be readily manually replaced by another said standard spool without recourse to tools.