Oldest Rotary... Dream vise... Lotta vises (visees?) being discussed. Well, I just got my new toy. Its a Nor-vise.
I set it up last night after spending an hour watching the video. I then spent two hours playing, topping it off with construction of two wet flies. Then I went back to my old vise (a Dan-vise).
First blush. The automatic bobbin is a bit to get used to. DO NOT cut your thread or the thing will wind up on you. But...
This vise is marvelous! I can spin dubbing on like no one's business. Hackle is a snap. Looks more even than I've ever done. Yes, there is limited room at the back of the hook. Get the fine-point jaws and this issue is out the window. Full rotary action is awesome.
I went back and tried my Danica after using the Nor-vise. It felt like pushing a shovel through cold mollasses.
Frank Reid