Renzetti Clouser Cam SW Traveler 2200 Pedestal Base Fly Tying Vise
Like many success stories, the one of Renzetti began in a small garage, back in the early 1970s in Pennsylvania, USA. Unsatisfied with the tying vises available at the time, Andy Renzetti sat down at the drawing board himself. Not long after, the young visionary launched the world's first true rotary fly tying vise, a milestone for many fly tyers and just the beginning of a company history marked by innovation and creativity. Since then, much has changed and the market for high-quality fly tying products has grown considerably. What has not changed: The high standard for the outstanding quality of Renzetti products. Because today, as then, the family-owned company delivers absolutely well thought-out quality products to demanding fly tyers all over the world. All Renzetti components are still manufactured in the USA.
Already in 1988, the first True Rotary Traveler tying vise was launched on the market and since then has been constantly further developed and improved over the years. Today, the Traveler series is the most comprehensive series of vises from Renzetti and includes a range of very well thought-out models for different areas of application. What all Traveler True Rotaty Vises have in common: They are conveniently portable (better for traveling), have incredibly strong jaws, and are excellent value for money.
Clouser Cam Saltwater Traveler 2200
A lot has happened since the original Traveler tying vise was introduced to the market. This is reflected in the Clouser Cam Traveler series of tying sticks, inspired by Bob Clouser himself, one of the most influential fly fishers of our time and inventor of the infamous Clouser MInnow. And that's exactly what it's designed for: tying a wide variety of deceiver and streamer patterns. The special design of the jaws and the rotating arm makes it easier to tie in longer materials, e.g. flash, streamer hair or bucktail, and makes it possible to place them perfectly around the hook shank. This way you always get exactly the silhouette you want to achieve. The main difference from all other binding sticks of the Traveler series: the straight shaft. The different jaw heads of Traveler series can be interchanged.
The strong, patented jaws with anti-corrosion coating are designed for extra large flies in this saltwater version. Hook sizes between #4 and 8/0 find bombproof hold, so perfect for all your larger saltwater flies and predator streamers. The finely adjustable hinge of the jaws you can individually adjust to the corresponding fly sizes, so that each hook from the first to the last turn sits wobble-free. The larger base plate and longer 7" (17.5 cm) shaft also provide an even more stable stand when tying. The anodized finish not only gives the vise a cool look, but also makes its surface even more resistant and durable.
Of course, the Clouser Cam Saltwater Traveler is also a True Rotary Vise: The 360° smooth rotation makes many tying processes immensely easier, whether it's creating body ribbings, tying in brushes or gluing your streamer heads. With the spinning attachment, you can wrap tying thread, chenille, brushes or other materials around the shank even faster. Just turn it on and the rotation does the rest by itself. This gives cleaner results and saves precious time. The resistance can be adjusted from fully closed to free running as smooth as butter.
The design of the jaws and rotation shaft provides perfect ergonomics to perfectly tapering long hair, flash and synthetic fibers and building great profiles. And does the bobbin or tying thread bother you while managing material? No problem, the bobbin cradle takes care of that and keeps everything out of your way so you can keep both hands free for more demanding tying steps and always achieve the best possible end result.
In short, if your focus is on tying saltwater flies and streamers, the Clouser Cam Traveler is an absolute dream tying vise with lots of thoughtful features. The saltwater version perfectly covers the largest hook sizes in the process.
Details:
- High quality tying vise, especially for large fly patterns
- Special design: jaws in line with the rotation axis
- Ideal for streamers with long hair
- Perfect for hooks of sizes #4 - 8/0
- Completely anodized aluminum for more resistance
- Black oxidized patented jaws
- Complete 360° rotation
- Adjustable rotation resistance
- Adjustable bobbin holder
- Spinning attachment: For faster rotation around its own axis
- Polyurethane O-ring
- A new 6" x 6" black powder coated base plate with a 7" aluminum stem
