Nor-Vise

For thirty years the Norlander Company has been manufacturing the highest quality fly tying tools. Developed by professional research engineer and fly tier Norm Norlander, the Nor-Vise and Automatic Bobbin are truly innovative tools. Unlike other "Rotary Vises" that rotate only to position the hook, the Nor-Vise is designed to turn the hook to apply material. With the hook shank held in perfect alignment with the axis of rotation (on centerline) it works like a lathe and provides for better thread tension control and more precise material placement.

Lots of other body materials such as lead, wire, tinsel, floss, chenille, plastics, etc. can also be "spun on" very quickly and smoothly. Another unique technique with the Nor-Vise is to use its spinning capability to "reinforce" materials such as herl and hackle with the working thread.

Like any new technology it takes a bit of practice to master, but you can, and you will then wonder how you ever did without it. The Nor-Vise and Automatic Bobbin will indeed "Tie Better Flies Faster".

Nor-Vise Bobbin Spools
$10.00
These precision machined aluminum bobbin spools fit the Norlander Automatic Bobbin. Many fly tiers using a variety of working threads find it economic to simply change spools rather than have a separate bobbin for each thread. These spools will hold from 50 to 500 yards of thread, depending on its size (diameter), it is best not to "overfill them. Winding in a set direction is not critical as the spools can be "turned around" on the bobbin. A marking pen can be used on the side of the spool to identify the thread type or size. A rubber band around the thread on the spool can be used to keep it from unraveling when stored.
3 pack