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PopularKingfisher Clarkfork Fly Tying Vise Kit with Tools
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- Item weight
- 1.4 kg
- Product dimensions
- 12.8 x 9.92 x 2.24 inches
Quick take
A true rotary vise with smooth ball bearing action and a complete tool kit for fly tying at home.
The Clarkfork pairs a true rotary fly tying vise with a set of tying tools, so a new tyer can start at the bench with one purchase. The vise rides on two ball bearing housings, and its tool steel jaws hold hooks from size 26 midges up to 4/0. Anodized aluminum parts and a Missoula, Montana fly shop behind the brand round out a kit aimed at anglers who want to tie their own flies.
Best for
- Tying a wide range of hook sizes for trout and saltwater flies
- Fly tyers who want smooth rotation without binding
- Serious tyers building a complete fly bench
Skip if
- You want a lightweight travel vise
- You tie only small dry flies in limited hook sizes
Strengths
- Two-ball-bearing housing rotates smoothly under tension
- Hardened steel jaws grip hook shanks securely without slipping
- Hard-anodized aluminum resists corrosion in humid work spaces
Trade-offs
- A complete kit with vise is heavier than a basic bobbin holder
- Rotary design is less portable than C-clamp vises
- Setting up a full fly tying bench takes workspace and time
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly tying vise |
|---|---|
| Hook range | 26 to 4/0 |
| Included | Complete fly tying tool kit |
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