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Fly Tying Vise
Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Help with a Fly Tying vise?
I’m looking to get into fly tying and am trying to find a decent vise for around $100. I’m not exactly sure if its necessary but I think I want a rotary vise. I’ve been researching the anvil apex and several griffins (the odyssey spider and the superior 3ARP). Does anyone know anything about these vises, or have any suggestions on others in my price range? I will be tying mainly smaller Trout Flies. Thanks for the help.
I have used a couple Griffin vises in the past. I think one of them was the Odyssey Spider or one very similar to it. The rotary function worked really well and I think it was that vise that made me decide I wanted a full-rotary vise. I was not impressed with the stand as I recall — it seemed a little wobbly and I could not get it to cinch down on the table and remain completely stationary. It wasn’t a huge deal and did not get in the way of tying. It was just vaguely annoying. All the other components seemed very solid and well-machined. I’m familiar with the Superior line but have never really touched one.
I’ve messed around with some of Anvil’s vises and considered getting a less-expensive model for my son (he wanted some new waders instead). These vises look very solid and functional and they have a rotary model in the $100 price range (the Apex, I’m sure you’ve come across it in your research). All the Anvil units I’ve seen seem very high-quality for the price.
Renzetti has a model called the Apprentice that is $100. It is very bare-bones but it is full rotary and it IS a Renzetti, which a lot of folks think of as the Rolls Royce of vises. I came really close to getting one of these, but got a Traveler instead. I think if I had a hundred bucks in my hand and I was going to spend it on a vise, I’d get the Apprentice.
Fly tying vise
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Masters of Fly Tying Volume 1; The Tying Techniques of Bob Clouser & Lefty Kreh (50 Years Behind the Vise) [VHS] $13.89 in this video, fly fishing legends Lefty Kreh and Bob Clouser, share fly tying techniques they have developed over the years. they cover materials, tools, and tricks they have learned that will make your fly tying easier and more productive. they also tie their most famous creations; the Clouser Minnow and Lefty’s Deceiver…. |
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Replacement Bulb for Vise Light $8.30 Replacement Bulb for Vise Light… |
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The Vise – 24H x 16W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Atlantic Salmon Fly in Flytying Vise, Canada. – 24W x 16H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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50 years behind the vise – The fly tying techniques of Bob Clouser & Lefty Kreh $28.45 Bob Clouser and Lefty Kreh (and their fly patterns) are legendary in the sport of fly fishing. Both Bob and Lefty have been designing and tying flies for over 50 years. In this DVD, they share their experience, by demonstrating the techniques, tricks, and short cuts they have developed over the years to simplify fly tying, and help you create flies that are more durable, better looking, and highl… |
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C&F Design CFT-9000 Reference Vise Fly Tying Tools New $799.95 The C&F Design CFT-9000 Reference Vise, tools that will get you started and keep you going. C&F’s philosophy is to create high quality tools that fit the human hand and give a deep pride of ownership. The Reference vise it top-of-the-line quality and has a host of aids and features for the fly tier. The vise can be changed from right hand to left hand use easily. Highlights of this item: Right or Left handed useLink Arm – Adjusts jaw height without affecting the hook planeRotary Function – Jaw rotates to any angle without changing the hook planeMagnetic Jaw – A powerful magnet inside the jaw holds the hook in place before the jaw is closed, allowing for a precise adjustment of the hook positionTemporary Hanger – A clever Micro Slit Foam collar to store fliesMaterial Clip – To keep fly tying materials out of the wayBobbin Hanger – Holds the tying thread and bobbin out of the wayThe Reference Vise does not come with the Magnetic Dust Pocket, Sight Plate or Parachute Tool Specs: Weight: 4.75 lb. UPC: 730884616096 Model Number: 61609 |
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Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Compact Fishing Bag Sand $89.95 The Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Kit with its Sand colorway, wow! Another great design by Fishpond. Everything for the road. A travel fly tying kit that’s ready when you are. Compact in size, but designed so you can bring along all the essentials to match every hatch Mother Nature throws at you.Features: Durable fishpond Diamondtech fabric Integrated internal vise storage pocket with two zippered compartments 22 small storage pockets Four large see through zippered mesh material pockets Velcro lining for ease in adding additional accessory pouches Two – 9 inch clear tubes for thread spools One – 4.5 x 9 x1 inch molded plastic organizing box for hooks, beads, etc. Nine – 4 x 6 inch resealable clear poly bags with Velcro binding attachment Nine – 3 x 4.5 inch resealable clear poly bags with Velcro binding attachment Specs: External Dim: 12 x 4 x 9.5 inches Weight: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg.)UPC: 816332002663Model Number: RTFTK-S |
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Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Kit Bag Bahama Blue Case $81.95 The Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Kit with its Bahama Blue – Everything for the road. A travel fly tying kit that’s ready when you are. Compact in size, but designed so you can bring along all the essentials to match every hatch Mother Nature throws at you.Features: Durable fishpond Diamondtech fabric Integrated internal vise storage pocket with two zippered compartments 22 small storage pockets Four large see through zippered mesh material pockets Velcro lining for ease in adding additional accessory pouches Two 9 clear tubes for thread spools One 4.5 x9 x1 molded plastic organizing box for hooks, beads, etc. Nine 4 x6 resealable clear poly bags with Velcro binding attachment Nine 3 x4.5 resealable clear poly bags with Velcro binding attachment Specs: External Dim: 12 x 4 x 9.5 Weight: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg.)UPC: 816332002212Model Number: RTFTK-BB |
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Good Flies: Favorite Trout Patterns and How They Got Caught That Way $131.44 This intimate glimpse behind John Gierach’s vise focuses on the trout flies he has found most successful and how he ties them. There are chapters on how he developed as a fly tyer – from being a hopeless tinkerer who tried every pattern there was to settling on a large handful of favorite patterns that now catch most of his trout. Gierach explores the tools he uses for tying and advocates those that are simple and basic (and few), and he also makes his case for use of natural materials. Then there are chapters on the flies themselves – small, medium, and large mayflies (which is how he arranges them in his fly boxes), spinners, midges, caddis, hoppers, nymphs, and streamers. Throughout, the book is punctuated with fishing stories and observations on days astream as well as days at his vise, all in Gierach’s inimitable style . . . rambling a little, following this thread and that, always full of wit and deft experience and that special down-home style that has made him America’s favorite fly-fishing author. No John Gierach fan will want to miss this delightful book on the heart of all fly fishing: the fly. (6 1/4 X 9 1/4, 196 pages, illustrations) |
