Abstract: A C-shaped framework includes an upright post and an outwardly projecting anvil on top of the post, the top surface of the anvil being slotted to receive the bight of a fish hook and thus orient the eye of the hook in a direction such that fly material can conveniently be attached to the hook. A tightening band includes a loop which extends over the bight of the hook and thus selectively secures a hook positioned in the anvil slot. The band is connected to a drawing stem translatably disposed in an outwardly projecting bearing block forming the bottom of the C-shaped framework. The lower end of the drawing stem projects downwardly below the bottom surface of the bearing block and has a transverse axle mounted thereon. A cam eccentrically journaled on the axle is rotated by a lever.