How to Tie a Vise

Fishing is an extremely popular sport. It can provide an enjoyable challenge and (if you have a good day) a satisfying meal at the end. While many people purchase commercial fishing lures, others choose to tie their own, believing they get better results this way. A device that helps with this is called a rotary vise. This vise provides a stable platform for tying your own flies. Using this device is straightforward and is a satisfying pastime.

Things You'll Need

  • Vise
  • Table
  • Hooks
  • Thread
  • Feathers, fur and other items for flies
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach the vise to a table or other stable surface. Insert the hook you will use in the vise and secure it.

    • 2

      Use thread to attach the materials, such as feathers, fur or yarn, for the fly of the hook. You can rotate the hook in the vise as you work, making it easier to tie things on. Be very careful while doing this, or you might stab yourself with the hook.

    • 3

      Tie a knot over the eye-hook to hold the materials in place. Remove the hook from the vise and move on to making the next one.