Norvice Novice

[Rick]

Hello all you NorVice Users.

 

I have been tying for about ten years and for the first eight I used a Thompson 360 pedestal base for all my flies.

 

Two years ago I purchased a NorVice with the intention of tying flies at a quicker pace. I have to admit to you that I haven't been successful at tying faster. What I notice is at the end of the evening I'm using the NorVice pretty much as though it was my old Thompson 360. In other words I'm not taking advantage of the features of the NorVice. I realize the problem is within but just wondered if any of you are finding the same thing. I would be very interested in taking a course on how to tie with the NorVice but haven't come across any such course. Please feel free to offer what ever advice you think I need here. I am desperate. I am beginning to wonder if I'm too old to change my ways and certainly don't like to think of myself in that light. Thanks to all. Rick.

[Flytyer]

Hi Rick

Could you be more specific as to how you want to quicken your process? Start by telling what tools you are using and that sort of thing and I'll try to help as best I can. I'll look up some of bookmarked links that may be of help to you.

 

One last question: Have you studied the videos for your vise? Lots of help tere as well.

[Flytyer]

Here's a couple of links:

 

http://www.geocities.com/salmn8r/rotarytechniques.html

 

http://www.albertabowriver.com/alberta/rotary_tying_tips.htm

[Rick]

Thanks.

 

I have the normal Norlander bobbin and that's about it for Norlander tools. Other than that I'm using all the tools I used with the Thompson. I haven't looked at the video for a long time and last night I went to review it and couldn't find it although I'm certain I have it somewhere.

 

As far as quicker tying is concerned one of the NorVice properties is that "you are able to tie better flys faster". I just am not getting anything done faster. I would say I'm even slower with some patterns but certainly not getting it done faster. Thanks, Rick.

[Flytyer]

The bobbin is a key element in the process....it does take time to adjust to the operation.

 

Video demos are on the Nor-vise site in case you don't find your copy or you can

PM me and perhaps we can arrange for you to boorrow mine.

[Rick]

Thanks Flytyer.

 

I had a really good look at Mr. Cutmores tips tonight and there is lots of food for thought there. If you ever hear of a NorVice tying session please be sure to post it. Rick.

[SilverDoctor]

What I really love about the Nor-vice is the way you can dubb on thread. Simply amazing. I can dub materials that where impossible before without a turbo dubber or dubbing loop. I