PCRusty:

The trick with the Opti-Visors is to decide on a "working distance" before you choose a magnification level.

I sat at my tying bench and measured the distance from my face to the vise when I was in a comfortable tying position. I then chose the Opti-Visor lens that gave me that working distance. They make lenses in everything from a few inches to a 20" working distance. Of course if you wear eyeglasses that will factor into the working distance.

If you are lucky enough to have a fly shop that stocks them you can try before you buy. Also don?t overlook a jewelry or lapidary supply shop; that?s where I got mine.


[This message has been edited by Bamboozle (edited 15 August 2005).]