I collect vintage vises that look interesting. When my boys first started tying I pulled out the vintage Herters I had with the big wheel that adjusts the jaws. They both loved it because it was very easy for them to use. We usually don't start accepting students in our UFT kids program until they're around twelve because they just don't have good dexterity. That differs of course with each child. Some of the girls I've seen really have great patience and dexterity at a young age. The boys are a little tougher. Steven does pretty well with the tools at 8 yrs old but doesn't really take instruction well for any length of time. He does like to just tie his own flies so I just give him my extra materials and hooks and let him create away. He found this vise very easy to use... He can use my full rotary vises now but he is a little rough on them and they are expensive. Look at these and if you can find one cheap try it out. I think I paid $8 - $11 for mine on ebay. Mine is a Herters no 3. It's really a nifty little vise if you can use a clamp style. http://cgi.ebay.com/Herters-fly-tying-vises-3-and-4_W0QQitemZ110000762534QQi hZ001QQcategoryZ44913QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Warm Regards, Deb
www.uftri.org www.linesend.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [VFB] For those looking for vises - Check this out http://search.ebay.com/fly-tying-vises_W0QQfromZR8QQfrtsZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1 -- ************************ ><((((((((º> ******************************* Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU Past VP. Past Pres. McGregor Rotary. Freelance Outdoor writer, humorist, half-assed Texan and collector of classic bamboo fly rods and classic golf clubs Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & Hunting Club", © JIMMY D's Fly Fishing Website http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/ ******************************************************************** "Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback." Jimmy D. Moore - © [2004] ************************ <º))))))))>< ******************************
