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Open the jaws, set the hook in place, and clamp it down so it won’t twist. The hook shank should sit level and be easy to reach. From there, start your thread and build the fly right on the hook.
The best vise is the one that matches how you tie. Look for jaws that hold securely, smooth adjustments, and a base that fits your setup (clamp or pedestal). If you tie a lot, comfort and consistency matter more than extra bells and whistles.
A rotary vise lets you rotate the hook while it’s clamped. That makes it easier to wrap bodies, ribbing, and hackle evenly, and to look at the fly from every angle without unclamping and re-setting the hook.
A material clip is a small spring clip that holds thread or materials out of the way while you work. It’s crucial on a rotary vise. Many anglers think of it as a “third hand.”
The best fly tying vises operate smoothly, provide jaws that hold a variety of hook sizes, and have a solid base or clamp for a sturdy working area. If you want something simple and fast that you can use anywhere, look for a vise with solid jaws and an easy hook-clamp mechanism. And if you like an all-in-one setup, a pedestal-base vise keeps things stable on a bench or table without needing a clamp. , On the road? A compact travel-friendly vise is worth considering. We’ve got the fly tying vises and kits to fit the way you tie.