Upgrade your bench with the vise that grows with you. Featuring a cam-operated jaw and a complete accessory package (including both pedestal and C-clamp bases), the Montana Mongoose offers the precision needed to master any fly style. Includes a lifetime guarantee.
Description
The “Buy it Once” Vise for Every Style.
If you’re tired of your hook slipping every time you apply thread tension, it’s time to upgrade from the “starter kit” hardware. The Griffin Montana Mongoose is widely considered the gold standard for tiers who want professional features without the $600 price tag.
As highlighted in our Fly Tying Essentials Guide, this vise was the turning point for Jeff Smecker’s tying journey. Why? Because it stops being a struggle and starts being a tool.
Why it’s an Essential:
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True 360° Rotation: Essential for inspecting your flies from every angle and mastering complex “Euro” styles and dry flies.
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Rock-Solid Grip: The cam-operated jaws hold everything from tiny #24 midges to massive #2/0 streamers with zero slip.
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Complete Package: Unlike many high-end vises, this comes with the C-clamp, pedestal base, bobbin cradle, and a hard carrying case included.
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Lifetime Guarantee: This isn’t just a purchase; it’s a lifetime investment in your craft. Made right here in the USA.
“I opted for the Griffin Montana Mongoose… So far, I have not felt the need to upgrade this vise.” — Jeff Smecker, TroutStrike.com
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