The Scottie Fly Vice

I have tried a few fly tying vices in my time. A long spell of tying traditional salmon flies resulted in the purchase of a very expensive Renzetti vice.  This is a true rotary vice as it can turn the hook through 360 degrees in its own plane, and is very useful for a full inspection of the 'other' side of the fly. However the installation of the hook is a fiddly business.

Not a problem with the new 'Scottie' vice now on my bench. This is a lever action vice. Insert the hook and release the lever. Simple. Once the hook is in the jaws it will not move. It is very easy and quick to use. If you want to tie flies on a production basis, then this is the vice to use. I understand many pro fly tyers are impressed. The head of the vice has a 360 degree rotation, though not in the same plane. Flies can easily be accessed and worked upon from both sides .I have always used a table clamp to attach the vice. The 'Scottie' vice comes with a very substantial weighted base. You will not want to drop it on your foot.

I have been converted! The vice will not move during use and you have the added bonus of not harming the dining room table

 

The 'Scottie' vice is very well engineered and is made by one of our members! John Weaver of Harrow. If you want to talk to him about the vice call him on 020 8422 2869

 

Peter Hartley.