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You can blame me!!! And if you don't like Jay's tools, I will buy from you at your cost. Offer good for 2 weeks!!
But, I want to see you post a review after you've used it.............
Byron
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Had a conversation today in a local shop about the Nor-Vise, because I am, frankly, a big advocate and tie a lot of big stuff. I expected everybody that was local and tying lots of big stuff to be weak in the knees over the Nor-Vise...
Well, they all thought it took a lot to get used to it... and I have to admit I had to, also. Several said they had one and considered it a great tool for certain flies, but still not their favorite all-around vise. Old habits die hard...
So I pulled out a couple different vises tonight and played with several of the same simple spey fly (Orange Heron) and thought about it as I tied...
The Nor-Vise still kicks butt! ;)
But I can see where I was "sold" on it and for that particular fly the Nor-Vise is not a huge advantage. But Haymakers and such are simply made for the Nor-Vise and vice versa... So I still think the Nor-Vise is what every other vise wants to be when it grows up... But not every tyer has to believe that...
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Stainless Regal, simple, fast, does’t require adjustments, never slips and washes the dishes.
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I would like a barracuda.
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Hi all,
I read all of the posts with interest, although didn't actually read every word, and am surprised I didn't see my pick, although it could have been there and I just missed it due to my rapid read of the posts.
First of all, I tie on a Thompson "A" and have no plans to change because it does everything I need, and as slowly as I tie, I certainly don't need a better vise. My of "A" holds the hook just fine, and I think it is a very adequate vise. Fact is, I actually like the old beast.
That said, if I could have any vise it would be one of the original HMH vises that started the whole premium vise movement. Simply a beautifully made, precision device, and a nice to look at old vise. I have seen a few on Ebay and they go for VERY premium dollars.
That said, there is no way I would part with that kind of money for any vise.
Every now and then I look at the new HMHs, they are sure nice, and very nice to look at too, but still, I am satisfied with my old Thompson, and I enjoy tying on it.
The old "A" is a throwback to a traditional approach to fly fishing, and that appeals to me a lot also. Some of the best tiers of all time tied on a Thompson A, and I think the older ones are quite a bit better than the newer ones. Here a while back I bought one of the older ones, and then later a second older one. I also have a couple of newer "A"s. That's why I think the older ones are better than the newer ones.
I tie on an "A" and have no plans to change.
Good topic, interesting reading.
Regards,
Gandolf