I want to start tying tube flies. Does anyone either have any home made vise adaptors they like or do you have a device that you found useful? Also, any recommendations for tubing/materials? I’ve seen anything from cotter pins, hair clips to electrical insulation. Any insight is appreciated.
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For the few tube flies I’ve tied, I used cotter pins of various sizes as an “adaptor” in the vise. Having only tied streamers on tubes, I’ve used brass and copper tubes for weight, and that’s it.
I couldn’t find any FAOL sponsors that sell them, but a lot of shops around the Great Lakes and out west sell them.
I use the HMH adapter, myself. Works great and isn’t that expensive, either. Plus it comes with a selection of tubes to get you started. Once I used those up,I went to Q-tips as mentioned above and small copper tubing when I need weight.