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Step 1
Grip the fish hook so that various colors and materials can be wrapped around the hook for creating a fly. The vise comes in two styles: pedestal or C-clamp. The C-clamp can be attached to any table or sturdy surface. Both come with adjustable grips for various strengths.
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Step 2
Determine what type of fish you enjoy pursuing. For example, if it's trout, you will be using smaller flies. To tie smaller flies, a vise with pointed or needle-like grips is best for holding the smaller hooks. For bass flies and plugs, use a vise that can hold large hooks with a rotating adjustable head.
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Step 3
Try out a few vises at your local retail store if you're a novice fly fisherman. Test the durability of the vise and its flexibility. There are various models in a wide price range that can hold any size hook efficiently. Place a hook in the vise, and turn the hook around various ways. If the hook snaps, but the vise is still holding the bottom part of the hook, you've got a winner. Also it is recommended to buy a vise with angled grips. This enables you to see the fly at various positions without moving the vise. This is excellent for applying any cement you may need in creating your fly.
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Step 4
Place the fly you plan to use on your fly fishing hook. Hold the hook in your hand while you close the vise around the fly itself. Tighten the vise to flatten the fly just enough to make it look realistic.
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Step 5
Ignore costly vises, some of them offer special functions or attachments that just aren't needed if you do not have much experience tying flies. However, if you are an experienced fly tier, a vise with a lever that lets you automatically unlock the fly is best. All you have to do is touch a button to grip the hook and release the fly.
