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Kingfisher Fly Fishing · Vises
Kingfisher Clarkfork True Rotary Fly-Tying Vise, Gold
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- Item weight
- 1.2 Kilograms
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A true-rotary fly-tying vise with ball-bearing smoothness and hard-anodized aluminum construction for tying all fly sizes.
The Clarkfork is a true rotary fly tying vise with two ball bearing housings, so the hook can spin while you wrap materials. Its tool steel jaws hold hooks from size 26 up to 4/0, which spans tiny trout patterns and large streamers. The arms, handle, shaft and plate are anodized aluminum, and the vise works for left and right handed tyers alike.
Best for
- Tying large saltwater and streamer flies
- Fly tiers who spend extended time at the bench
- Precision fly patterns across a range of hook sizes
Skip if
- You tie primarily small nymphs and dry flies
- You need a compact, portable vise
Strengths
- Two-ball-bearing housing delivers smooth rotation under load
- Hardened steel jaws securely grip hooks 26 to 4/0
- Hard-anodized aluminum resists corrosion and wear
Trade-offs
- Larger footprint requires dedicated tying space
- Requires bench mounting for stable operation
Fishing fit
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly-tying vise |
|---|---|
| Jaw range | 26 to 4/0 hook sizes |
| Bearings | 2 |
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