ON THE VICE AND TOOLS. 



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styles of fly dressing, well-nigh indispensable, so 

 that to purchase a suitable vice is one of the first 

 steps that the beginner is recommended to take. 



There are three vices offered for his choice. The 

 first is known as the " tacklemaker's vice" 

 (Fig. 18), and is a good serviceable article for 

 all-round work, but the shape of the jaws, though 

 excellent for holding the hook firmly, is not the 



Front View. Side View. 



FIG. 19. Upper Portion of Mr. Halford's Vice. 



best calculated to give freedom to the fingers. 

 The second is Mr. Halford's vice (Figs. 19 and 21 ) 

 which combines all the best features of the tackle- 

 maker's vice with a few important improvements, 

 the details of which will be readily comprehended 

 from the figures. It is particularly to be noticed 

 that the height of the vice is adjustable, and that 

 attention has been given to the important feature 

 of portability. 



