Fly Tying Vises

Match the head and base to how you tie. The grid below is the stock we keep on the Ilwaco bench.

Rotary vs fixed

True rotary helps with palmering hackle, checking symmetry, and dubbing loops. A solid fixed head is enough if you mostly wrap in place and want fewer moving parts. Neither is "better." It is how you tie.

Jaws

Midge jaws matter if you live on #18-#24. Streamer and salt hooks need a wider, stronger bite. If hooks spit out of the jaws, change jaws or vise before you change your whole pattern list.

C-clamp vs pedestal

C-clamp saves space and travels well if you have a desk edge. Pedestal stays put, moves around the bench, and gives you a place to park beads and hooks. Match the base to the room you tie in.

Budget tiers

Starter: a vise that holds hooks securely and does not wobble. You can upgrade later. Mid: smoother rotary, better jaws, less fuss on long sessions. Premium: the vise you stop thinking about. Buy once if you already know you will keep tying.

What we stock

Look for Stonfo, Peak, Regal, Renzetti, and related bench brands in the grid below (availability moves). If you already know you want a Stonfo Elite, open that PDP directly. Scissors, bobbins, and the rest of the bench live under Fly Tying Tools. Materials for the next bag sit under Fly Tying Materials.