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Vices, Which Will You Choose?

Plus - Tying accessories we love!

A fly tying vice is the tool used in fly tying to hold the hook securely so that both of your hands can be free to work with materials and make your flies!

What are some key features to look for when buying a vice?

Jaws: Adjustable clamps that grip the hook firmly without slipping or damaging it.
Adjustment mechanisms: Allow you to fit hooks of different sizes, from tiny trout hooks to large saltwater hooks.
Mounting style can be pedestal base, C-clamp and vice can be full rotary as any modern vices allow the hook to rotate, making it easier to wrap materials smoothly and view the fly from all angles.

Let’s look at some of our favourites!

Trout Fly Vices

A fly tying vice doesn’t have to break the bank! And for new fly tyers, we recommend a cheaper vice to get started with until you’re ready to take the next step and get better equipment!

We can’t recommend the Veniard Spring No.4 Vice for beginners.

This side lever vice with spring loaded jaws is of excellent quality and beautifully finished with a polished brass rotating head and contrasting matt black stem, clamp and jaws comes boxed.

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Possibly the best all round vice! The hardened steel jaw is designed to cover hooks ranging from tiny size 28 to mighty 5/0 saltwater hooks with no adjustments.

The Stonfo Kaimen is a vice we have used ourself and can certainly comment on it’s usability, strength and quality!

Other features: lever with anatomic handle, 360 rotary action with dual precision ball bearings, double diameter hand wheel, adjustable rotary tension, locking position to 0, adjustable tying angle, adjustable height.

The lever can be set up for both left and right handed use. Supplied with pedestal base, spring material clip, allen keys and instruction manual. A perfect fit for the tyer looking to up their vice game!

Order The Stonfo Kaimen Vice Here

Regal

The Regal Medallion is truly one of the finest Fly Tying Vices ever made.

It is featured here with the Midge Jaws/Head and has three different Pedestal Base Options.

The Regal Medallion Vice is the flagship of their line. This iconic and often imitated design is the pinnacle of vice technology. Open the Jaws, insert Your hook and start tying.

The Midge Head has been specially designed for tying small flies down to size 32 and as big as size 6. The ergonomically designed forefront provides the tier the comfort of tying small flies but allows for tying traditional sized flies as well.

Buy The Regal Medallion Complete Vice Here

Big Flies = Strong Vice!

The Revolution Vice combines the ultimate hook holding power of their famous Head design, and true in-line rotary function.

Their most versatile Head is specifically built to tie saltwater and large fresh water flies from tarpon to bill fish, pike, musky, salmon and bass. It can accommodate hook sizes from size 22 to 5/0, and features two hook grooves machined into one side of the jaw.

It holds large Hooks extremely secure yet allows for tying Hooks as small as size 22. From tarpon to trout, this is one great vice!.

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Tools & Accessories We Love!

If you take your vice on your travels or regularly attend fly tying shows. We know just how important it is to keep your tools safe and sound!

We couldn’t love the Regal Tool Wrap case which is just perfect for keeping your favourite tying tools safe and secure!

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When you are concentrating on tying a fly, it is so easy to lose track of Your tools. After many conversations with professional tiers over a few beers, Regal developed the Regal toolbar.

It is great for holding small scissors and other common tools that are easily misplaced when you are focused on Your work. For a small fee, Regal also customize the toolbars with the same colors as The Regal vices, so you can mix and match to create a combo that works for you.

Get The Regal Tool Bar Here

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