A third hand 🖐

[gstours]

If you're tying leader and splicing lines sometimes it's handy to hold the line on one end and make it easier........
  Here's a simple and inexpensive way to help your self.   Just wrap a line around a couple wraps on the o rings, they'll pinch some and the line is protected and easily unwound.

[gstours]

A washer and a pair of rubber o rings and a screw should get it done ✅.   The inside of the o ring should be about the screw, and the inside of the washer diameter slightly smaller than the o ring.
  These parts are easily found at a hardware store Orin many dusty bins, drawers, from a friends garage.
This can be helpful when a pair of these o ring things separated on simple posts if doing boring half hitches, or long winding knots.   Just saying.
   Lastly I wanna apologize for masking the clutter on my fly tying vice.....😾

[David Hall]

Fantastic third hand Gary, thanks for sharing.

[MexicanGulf]

Reading this old post it came to mind a tool created by a renowned Swiss fishing company.Whose job is exactly to provide the fisherman with a third hand.
PETITJEAN FISHING EQUIPMENT SA has been developing a small but comprehensive range of fly fishing products (and more) for the modern angler since 1990. Over the years, it has introduced many new and innovative products to the market, all aimed at giving creative anglers the opportunity to tie the best.
Monoblock - ML REF: ML The MONO-LOCK is the perfect tool for holding your monofilament leader. - Perfect for holding your leader securely when tightening connections and knots. - Keeps your leader securely and securely held when tightening knots. - With an adjustable knee strap, the MONO-LOCK can function as a third hand.