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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 from Regal, Renzetti, HMH and 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.
It's not just a clever name: these scissors were designed for all purposes. They'll quickly take a lot of hair off of a hide, delicately remove one...
View full detailsKopter Flies offers high quality stainless steel scissors, hardened and tempered. made in Italy and guaranteed for life against any failure arising...
View full detailsThe Hareline Underfur Hair Bone Comb is the perfect size especially when working with long fibers. It helps you remove unwanted underfur in natural...
View full detailsTime to neaten up your tying area? These spool boxes will help! The spool labels remain completely readable so selecting the thread you need is e...
View full detailsA simple bobbin that fits most spools of thread. Ceramic tube for easy threading and less fraying of thread. Thumb rest for comfort.
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...
View full detailsPutting 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...
View full detailsThis 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,...
View full detailsThe 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...
View full detailsA 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...
View full detailsA 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...
View full detailsA 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...
View full detailsThe TRV vise is sweet, but even sweeter with this handle to make rotating the vise even easier.
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