trythisonemv Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Hey oaf I'm looking for a good used vise to get started on tying my own flies. If anyone had one I'd greatly appreciate a pm with details. My wife won't let me buy a good new one until I'm better at tying.
fishinwrench Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 If your wife can tell the difference between a good fly and a BETTER fly, you're a lucky dude. When I show mine one that is a genuine Masterpiece she just says "Uh hu, cool babe" and goes right back to sleep.
trythisonemv Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 My wife is a scrapbook painter and cosmetology expert. She likes detail lol I feel like a five year old with a macaroni painting when I show her the flies I tie without a vice. I'm worried it's going on fridge instead of tackle box
gramps50 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Just remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission. I think Cabela's has a starter vise for $20, looks like the one that comes in their tool kit. Not the best vise in the world but it would beat tying by hand.
Lancer09 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 I tie on a peak. Is it more expensive than a bottom line vise... yea. Is it cheaper than a lot of vises... yea. It has made a huge difference being able to rotate the vise see the other side of the fly. Will it make you a pro by tying on it? No. Will it give you a hand up though? Yes. Tying on a rotary has probably made the biggest difference in my skill other than number of flies I have tied over the years.
trythisonemv Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks guys I think I found one on eBay that rotates and all! Appreciate the help!
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