Snowbee - Waldron Vice
Lawrence Waldron is recognised world-wide as one of the premiere designers of fly tying vices. His name is legendary amongst international fly tiers and his vices have a classic simplicity of design, which sets them apart from their peers.
A conversation at the 2004 British Fly Fair sowed the seed of what was to become a “dream team” co-operation; Waldron design - Snowbee manufacture.
The Snowbee-Waldron Vice offers the advanced fly tier faultless engineering precision coupled with a silky smooth operation. Its appeal is its simplicity.
Superbly CNC engineered to tolerances of less than 0.01mm using 303 grade Stainless Steel, aluminium and CR12 tool steel for the jaws, hardened to Rockwell C 58.
The main head axle runs on two sealed stainless steel ball-race bearings. Tension for the 360° rotating head is by means of a tension screw at the rear, operating on two delrin washers. The vice jaws are joined to the main head by means of a simple link-arm. Two Allen screws allow setting up of the jaws for total rotational symmetry about the centre line, irrespective of the hook gape.
The precision jaws feature two precisely milled grooves to allow different sized hooks to be held securely - from as small as #28’s right up to large single Salmon irons and the largest saltwater fly hooks available.
All Vices comewith a purpose designed carrying bag, Allen key adjuster tools, full instructions and a 5yr Manufacturers Warranty.
19080-C Snowbee-Waldron
Vice Clamp model
19083 Sight Board & Bobbin Cradle
An ingenious double pivot and stem system supports both a sight board and bobbin cradle, allowing totally independent movement of each component. The sight board can be rotated around the vice jaws, allowing for left or right hand positioning, and the bobbin cradle through almost 360°, or can be folded away behind the head, when not required.
A unique cradle head features a traditional “V” groove one end to drop a tying thread into, but also has a second groove fitted with 2 rubber “O” rings. This allows thread to be locked in place, cut and dubbed, separate to the main bobbin thread.
Tube Fly Attachments
The Integral Tube-fly Attachment simply replaces the standard vice head, converting the vice to a precision Tube Fly model. The central tube pin locks in place by means of a small screw and compression is then applied to the tube by means of the reverse threaded ‘Cone’ head and locking collar. The cone head features a fine parallel tip, which allows the tube to be held in position with the silicone sleeve already in place, making it the perfect choice for professional tube-fly dressers. A Universal version of the Tube Fly Attachment is also available, which can be clamped into any conventional vice jaw. Both Tube Fly Attachments come with 2 different pin sizes to cater for different sized tubes.
Fly- Mate Vices
The Danish design of this premium range of Fly Tying Vices, is second to none and they represent excellent value for money, when you compare the quality and features, with other vices on the market. Superbly engineered from high quality steel and aircraft aluminium, the jaws are made from high alloy tool steel, which has been specially hardened.
The Fly-Mate Vices feature a rotational facility which, combined with the cranked jaws shaft, ensures that when rotated, the shank of the hook turns around its own axis. Parallel clamping of the hook, by means of the 2 jaw clamp screws, ensures secure grip of any hook size from #24 to 8/0. The jaws come with a 5 year warranty.
Available in either desk Clamp style or Pedestal models, an optional extra is a patented ball joint on the vice shaft. This gives movement in all planes, which coupled with the 360° rotation facility, allows viewing of the fly from all angles, during tying. This facility can be particularly useful, when tying very small dry flies, or when using Epoxy resin, for Buzzers, or Saltwater flies. The ball joint allows unlimited movement, so the Epoxy can be accurately “run” into the required shape, while it sets.
Our new 2008 range has changed again from 2007. Out go some of the more tired patterns that everybody knows and in come 8 new selections to keep our choice rotating. Some of these patterns will demand new techniques and fishing styles but will also take the anglers who use them to new levels of success and experience.
Working with the World leaders in tied flies, our extensive range of fly selections cover just about every fly fishing application you’ll encounter anywhere in the world. Each selection contains flies which have been chosen, tried and tested, on a wide variety of waters, by some of the top names in fly fishing.
You can fish these patterns with confidence, secure in the knowledge that they are everything you would expect from Snowbee – top quality flies, correctly tied with perfect proportions from the most modern materials available today, and on the best hooks available too.
Snowbee River Flies
There are many river selections to choose from and this year we have added one of the best selling flies ever fished on a river anywhere the Adams Family! We have kept some of the old favourites, and last years new Mayfly patterns in various stages of the adult cycle and new assortment of spider patterns proved popular too.
Stillwater Nymphs and Lures
Adding to our existing favourites we have added several new cards of flies with very natural imitation and presentation in mind as well as the unique properties of the most versatile of Stillwater flies in the Booby selections. Again last years additions proved very popular and productive and this year again new methods will need to be mastered to get the most from the new Stillwater selections.
Salmon & Sea Trout
With a revival in Salmon fishing at home and abroad, the new “Flamethrowers” represent just about the best in modern mobile Salmon fly design and by popular request a new range of the ever popular Ally’s shrimps now complete the range.
Saltwater Selections:
Our Saltwater Selections continue to offer both the destination fisher and those “fishing the salt” nearer to home, patterns to tempt any predatory fish from Bonefish & Tarpon to Bass & Pollack… and who knows what will grab hold on the next cast!
Our new 2008 range of Aluminium Fly Boxes are constructed from crush proof Aluminium Alloy, with a classic satin, brushed aluminium finish. Available in two sizes, with a choice of flat/ripple foam, or a combination of flat foam and spring loaded
compartments to suit all wet/dry fly requirements. This popular range has been further improved, with a new design of interior compartments and improved latch mechanism. In addition, prices are down for 2008!
Super-Light Foam Fly Boxes:
These one-piece injection moulded foam boxes are probably the lightest fly boxes in the world! This unique construction incorporates the body of the box, the inner ripple foam AND the hinge - all in one, with tiny magnetic closures. If you run them over with the car, they spring back into shape and if you drop them in the water they float. These are the answer if you really want to travel light.
This silicon based floatant completely insulates the fly fibres from water, keeping the fly high and dry, once applied. Best applied over all the dressing before fly is wet, to prevent any moisture being trapped beneath. Similarly, after fly has caught fish, or after repeated drenching in rough water, thoroughly dry the fly and reapply as necessary.
SLSK Snowbee Line Slick
A silicon based fly line lubricant, which reduces friction and resistance through the rings, allowing faster line speed at all times. When kept fully coated, it helps protect fly lines from damage and the effects of any harmful chemicals. Incorporates a plasticiser, which helps restore old or cracked fly lines. Can also serve as a fly reel lubricant if required.
SFLD Snowbee
Fly-Line Degreaser
We have all suffered from those Intermediate or Sinking Fly Lines that “hang” in the surface film. This is generally due to silicones used in fly line production, leaching though to the surface. Our degreaser is the only known silicone solvent, which effectively removes all traces of silicone or grease from the fly line, allowing it to cut quickly through the surface film and fish as it was designed to do.
SSIT Snowbee Sink-It
This almost clear, unique new formula liquid is hydrophilic and unlike most dressings actually attracts water. This means that when in the surface film the normal surface tension created by water resistant materials is much reduced. When applied to even the lightest of leaders, Sink-It will help immerse them and help them become less visible. Ideal for use when dry fly fishing and for the first time, no need for unsightly fullers earth on your most delicate of presentations. Simply add a thin layer evenly, to thoroughly coat the leader before fishing and then clean off all excess with a clean cloth until all visible material has been removed. This will then have applied an invisible hydrophilic coating, which absorbs water in the surface film. Reapply and clean as necessary to constantly help reduce leader visibility on the water surface.
