How can I best utilize my new vise?
Greetings Dave!
Well, by now you're probably cranking out flies "Vic Brockett" style! (...oldies station on the radio, one fly per song.) I think there are few that would disagree, that for overall quality, utility, range of hook sizes handled, and dependability, the Renzetti Traveler is one of, if not THE best vise for the money.
Body material and hackle winding are the two applications that your new vise will help you with the most. As you become more involved in flytying, I'm sure you'll discover others... :-) It didn't take me long to appreciate the control that true rotary tying gave me. Speed and ease of tying kinda sorta just come along for the ride...!
If there's one pointer I would give you, it would be get used to the idea of doing a quick half hitch or whip finish loop to hold the thread in place while you're doing the winding. Perhaps you'll have an easier time with that than I did... :-( I'm over it now, but I kept forgetting it when I first got started true rotary tying.
If you want a real "pep talk" on true rotary tying, give Ed Story at Feather-Craft in St. Louis, MO a call...!
Happy Tying!
Tom Tully, PA-C
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