Hi Bunzo,

I've heard of a fairly large number of people who can tie flies very effectively without a vise including a number of salmon fly dressers. In the case of the salmon fly tyers, this was often done to make the craft look more difficult to master and to discourage potential competitors. I've never tried this trick myself, though I'm pretty certain that I could become reasonably competent if I had to do it. I doubt that I will try unless the government suddenly confiscates all fly tying vises. I admire those who accept and conquer this challenge but I have no wish to emulate them. Nor will I try to use the little hand-held vises. I love my Regal. Just my 2% of a dollar. I'm sure others will disagree. 8T