At ICAST 2025 in Orlando, the Nomad Fly Tying Vise by Rambler Angler & Blade Co. earned the prestigious Best of Category award in Fly Tying Vises, Tools & Materials — a testament to its craftsmanship and innovation. The recognition was widely covered, with Wired2Fish confirming Rambler’s win among top-tier gear across the show.
What makes the Nomad stand out?
Lightweight travel design with zero‑point full rotary action
Hardened aluminum and O1 tool‑steel jaws—holds hooks from size 32 to 7/0
Precision build, including Delrin bearings, Teflon bushings, knurled tension control, and an oversized pedestal base—all proudly made in the U.S.
Fly Lords also featured the Nomad in their roundup of “The Best New Fly Fishing Gear of ICAST 2025”, highlighting it as a standout travel vise built for versatility and quality in the field.
Award-winning design: Recognized by industry experts as best-in-class among vise tools.
Packable precision: Ideal for anglers who travel light without compromising performance.
American‑made quality: Engineered and assembled domestically with attention to every detail.
For full coverage of the Nomad and the rest of Fly Lords’ curated gear picks from ICAST 2025, check out their article:
🔗 The Best New Fly Fishing Gear of ICAST – Fly Lords
At Rambler, we’re honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to crafting premium fly‑tying tools designed by tiers, for tiers. Explore the Nomad and our full lineup on our website—questions welcome anytime.
