I also got a new vise, a Griffin Mongoose: http://
www.griffinenterprisesinc.com/images/vises/blackfoot-thm.jpg
It has a good design for a rotating device, and is a step up from my
Renzetti traveler which was showing its age (and had some abuse). I
bought it partly because its post is the same size as the Renzetti so
it will fit into the suction mount I use, and is compatible with all
of the other post mounted accessories I have (a bag to catch
trimmings, a hackle sizer, a foam block to put pre-beaded hooks, and
a tying light). I was also able to attach the winding extension
handle Tony made for my Renzetti when I was at the '04 Sowbug. The
handle not only makes the vice work better but has a lot of
sentimental value.
Here is the picture of a similar handle.
http://www.griffinenterprisesinc.com/images/vice-accessories/mong-
ext-handle.jpg
Some day I might get me a more expensive "designer vice", I have
tried some and they truly are a joy to use, especially if you enjoy
the luxury of using a device that just feels well made. Till then,
this vise will do.
Tom
On Mar 26, 2007, at 11:37 AM, Chapman, Chris wrote:
Hi All,
So it arrived from over the Atlantic. It is a wonderful tool and an
heirloom. I have tied a few flies on it and it is smooth and solid.
I am teaching a new fly class this spring called Match the Hatch. I
will be making step by step instructions with all of the flies I am
tying.
Also playing with tube flies. I created the 3 eyed Smelt for Lake
Winnipesaukee. We will see how it is doing.
I have also been deleting all of the Sowbug emails since I really
don't
get the jokes - I would have liked to go. Maybe in a few more years.
Are there any get togethers like the Sowbug in New England?
Other than that, I have enjoying my two boys grow up. My little
guy has
his 5th tooth coming in. My 4 year old now is climbing areas he
shouldn't - he pulls up his own weight like nothing. He is like
Spiderman. He is at the age where if he really wanted to he could
destroy our entire house in 1 hour!!! Parenting reaches another
milestone...hehehe.
Thanks,
Chappy.
Ps. Here is info on the class:
I wanted to let everyone know of a 6 week class I have decided to
teach
for Concord's Classes For Life program. The course is called Match the
Hatch and will focus on Tom Ames book on Hatch Charts for New England
Streams. We will be tying flies each Monday night with homework of
fishing them during the remaining week and reporting back. This way we
get some real feedback while learning to tie some innovative and fun
patterns as "life" comes back to the water....
Contact
Jeffrey Siegel
Director Community Education
170 Warren Street
Concord NH 03301
603.225.0804 (phone)
603.225.0826 (fax)
www.classesforlife.com
FYI: Although at first I was thinking about fishing instead of
teaching,
I realized that it is still early in the season and I rarely get out
during the weeknights anyway. Also, many of my previous classes are
filled with questions about fishing and how to fish the flies. This
class gives us the uncanny ability to share techniques, locales, and
advice on a weekly basis. This will prove for some real excitement.
For the course syllabus, check out:
http://www.chappysguide.com/html/match_the_hatch.html
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