Pigsticker by Charlie Craven 

wyomingtrout I’ve always tied on a conventional vise so a rotary vise feels pretty awkward to me. Just personal preference though I do feel a conventional vise offers better access to the hook. And as for the lead wire, I just palm the spool in my hand as I wrap but you could certainly load it up in a bobbin.

@@CharliesFlyBox I agree that a conventional vice offers better access to the hook. I especially notice it when tying tiny flies, I am ready to change back - can you recommend a conventional vice

wyomingtrout I’m a pretty big fan of the Dyna-King Pro. That’s what I’m using in my videos here. I bought this vise in 1990 and have tied a literal shit-ton of flies on it. Still perfect.

I have several vises.....think middle aged car enthusiast but with vises. It’s at least cheaper than cars. :) Anyway, I have several types of vises but I tie on one, predominantly, and that is the Dyna-King Pro. It’s just super comfortable to use. The Dyna-King Jaws are solid and hold a wide range of hook sizes. I have a midge jaw but generally roll with the standard. The standard can hold 8/0-22. I generally stop at 20 but it will hold 22 easily. I like resting my hand on the vise while gripping materials and it just feels better than anything else I’ve used. I never would have known about the Pro if it hadn’t been for Charlie’s demonstrations. I’m so glad I gave it a go. I travel extensively and this vise is often with me. Super quick set up if you’re always on the move. Feels like an old friend now....will probably buy another one for my kiddo who is just getting into tying. The only other vise that even compares is the Regal Medallion with a pocket base and a stainless jaw. That would be my second choice if I couldn’t tie on a Pro.

you can also use old 4 strand floss. Tricky stuff to use. Just wet it to get it to stick together then wrap it.