Quote Originally Posted by Normand
the jaws on my traveler is set to the center hole also. give that a try. the hook doesn't need to be perfectly in line to work but it helps.
Norm's correct about the alignment. I have trained my material hand to follow the hook when the hook is not dead on center (not really an accomplishment worthy of accolades). It's not really a big issue, and I have not moved my jaws in over two years. Mainly because I don't tie itsy-bitsy or humungous flies. I also have other vises that I use for different applications.

Joe