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NOT all fly tying vises are the same

The expression that "You're only as good as your tools" holds true for fly tying vises.

Can there be a more important tool for tying flies then a tying vise? Unless you are Carrie Stevens or Lee Wulff you will need a vise to get started. While a vise in it's simplest form is just a way to hold a hook not all vises are the same. When we all start tying we will use an inexpensive vise. As we get better and demand more from our vise it becomes necessary to upgrade.

We carry a line of quality vises:

  • Regal
  • Renzetti
  • HMH
  • DynaKing.

Vises come in two designs: standard and rotary. A standard design holds the hook in a position that allows you to tie a fly from one side. A rotary vise allows you to rotate the fly so you can see all sides as you tie. A rotary vise also allows you to apply materials to the hook without moving the material by hand around the hook shank. While the three brands of vises we sell are all high quality and made in the U.S.A, they do have their differences so we recommend that you stop by the shop for a demonstration or give us a call. 

There are many different tools that we use in tying flies. The basics list would include, scissors, bobbin, bodkin, threader, and tweezers. There are endless other tools invented to do certain tasks involved in fly tying. Once you have the basics you can add these tools as you need to. Discovering new tying methods and the tools that help you master them can be lots of fun. We carry tools made by Dr. Slick, Anvil, Griffin, Terra, Rite, Tiemco, Tyflyz, Stonfo, Renzetti and Hareline.

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Hareline ceramic-tubed bobbin holder with two metal balls Sold out

Hareline Ceramic Tubed Standard Bobbin

Hareline
$13.00 - $13.00
$13.00
$13.00 - $13.00
$13.00

A simple bobbin that fits most spools of thread.  Ceramic tube for easy threading and less fraying of thread.  Thumb rest for comfort. 

$13.00 - $13.00
$13.00
$13.00 - $13.00
$13.00
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Magnetic material clip with red magnetic head and black body for fishing line Sold out

Stonfo Magnetic Material Clip

Hareline
$9.00 - $9.00
$9.00
$9.00 - $9.00
$9.00

This is a super useful little item to have on your tying bench - well, your vise. It's powerful magnet lets you quickly attach it to any attractive...

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$9.00 - $9.00
$9.00
$9.00 - $9.00
$9.00
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Dr. Slick bead tweezer with pointed metal tips and black grip
Dr. Slick bead tweezer with black tip covers and textured metal handle

Dr. Slick Bead Tweezer

Hareline
$11.00 - $11.00
$11.00
$11.00 - $11.00
$11.00

Putting beads on hooks can be one of the most frustrating tasks at the tying bench.  These Dr. Slick Bead Tweezers take away that frustration!  Who...

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$11.00 - $11.00
$11.00
$11.00 - $11.00
$11.00
Finishing scissors with black handle and finger loop grip

Dr. Slick Finishing Scissors

Dr. Slick
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00

 This spring-loaded scissor with finger loop is designed for one-hand operation. Great for in-hand tying and detail work. If you are a rod builder,...

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$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
Dr. Slick iris scissors with pointed stainless-steel blades and gold handles

Dr. Slick Iris Scissors

Dr. Slick
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00

The classic! Most of us started with Iris scissors and they have stood the test of time. Thin blades and hypodermic tips make these ideal for small...

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$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
$18.00
Carbon fiber dubbing rake angled view, black comb tip on turquoise-blue patterned handle
Carbon fiber dubbing rake with black comb tip and turquoise-blue carbon fiber handle

Jumbo Carbon Fiber Dubbing Rake

Dr. Slick
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00

A dubbing rake is used to gather, mix and blend different types of dubbing for different purposes/colors. This one has a 10 mm oversized carbon fib...

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$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
Carbon fiber whip finish tool with green textured handle and gold metal end caps

Jumbo Carbon Fiber Whip Finish Tools

Dr. Slick
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00

A whip finish tool is a great way to be sure those flies you tie hold together and this one helps out in style.  The oversize carbon fiber handle i...

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$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
Jumbo carbon fiber bodkin with braided green handle and gold tips

Jumbo Carbon Fiber Bodkin

Dr. Slick
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00

A bodkin belongs on everyone's tying bench.  This one from Dr. Slick has an oversize carbon fiber handle which is lightweight, easy to grab, and be...

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$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$16.00 - $16.00
$16.00
HMH TRV handle with round brass knob and short lever, mounted on metal stem
HMH TRV handle in brass gold finish with threaded end and rounded knob
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HMH TRV Handle

HMH
$17.00 - $17.00
$17.00
$17.00 - $17.00
$17.00

The TRV vise is sweet, but even sweeter with this handle to make rotating the vise even easier.

$17.00 - $17.00
$17.00
$17.00 - $17.00
$17.00
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HMH CFR Special Edition vise with black grip, purple top, and red base plate
HMH CFR Special Edition vise with amber clamp and red tabletop base

HMH Vise - CFR Special Edition

HMH
$449.95 - $449.95
$449.95
$449.95 - $449.95
$449.95

The HMH Standard vise dressed up to honor the women of Casting for Recovery.

$449.95 - $449.95
$449.95
$449.95 - $449.95
$449.95
Black pedestal vise with vertical arm and clamp handle
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Terra Super AA Vise Black with Pedestal

Wapsi
$32.50 - $32.50
$32.50
$32.50 - $32.50
$32.50

Black vise with black pedestal. A good solid option at a reasonable price for a beginner to fly tying.

$32.50 - $32.50
$32.50
$32.50 - $32.50
$32.50
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SUPER Deluxe Wapsi Fly Tying Starter Kit

Wapsi
$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00
$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00

Super Deluxe Fly Tying Starter Kit is an expanded version of the Deluxe Kit which includes a upgraded vise, necessary tools, pre-loaded dubbing dis...

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$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00
$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00
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Metallic gray cam vise C-clamp with rotary handle and threaded post

Renzetti Traveler 2000 – True Rotary® Series Cam Vise C- Clamp

RENZETTI
$239.99 - $239.99
$239.99
$239.99 - $239.99
$239.99

The Traveler True Rotary Vise was first introduced in 1988. Since then, it has become the most popular vise in the world. It offers the True Rotary...

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$239.99 - $239.99
$239.99
$239.99 - $239.99
$239.99

HMH Spartan Vise C-Clamp Model

Rangeley Region Sports Shop
$299.95 - $299.95
$299.95
$299.95 - $299.95
$299.95

$299.95 - $299.95
$299.95
$299.95 - $299.95
$299.95
Terra Super 8127 A vise with black handle and metal mounting clamp

Terra Super 8127 A Vise

Wapsi
$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00
$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00

$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00
$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00
Metal fly king vise with black clamp jaws and mounting base

Terra 8114 Fly King Vise

Wapsi
$6.95 - $6.95
$6.95
$14.00
$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00

$6.95 - $6.95
$6.95
$14.00
$14.00 - $14.00
$14.00

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