Looking for a new vise.

[Hopper]

Have been using the cheaper spring loaded Regal spin off for about 5 years now. Jaws are startig to get chipped from all of the midge hooks. I really like the spring loaded jaws, no adjustments needed when going from a #6 to a #24. I would like some better rotateability, expand my skill base a tad. I've been in the sub $50 range for 15 years now, might be time to advance my skills a tad, but I have no burning desire to spend $200 on a vise either. Like everyone else, I tie a lot of everything from size 4 to 24, streamers, terrestrials, nymphs, micro-emergers. Would prefer a base mount over a clamp.

Recommendations?

Hopper

[cheech]

I have two recommendations for you. If you want a vise for a lifetime, get a Renzetti Traveler. I have had mine for about a year now and I love it. I tie big (2/0) bass bugs, and #32 midges with no problems. I have the Pedestal base with cam jaws. I think it was about $160. The other route I went was the Danvise. I loved that thing too. I only sold it becaue I got a deal on the zetti. The Danvise has about the same hook holding ability as the traveler. The only downfall is that it is kind of bulky, and there isn't much room behind the hook. I said I had two recommendations, but I'll add another. I haven't tied on one, but Dyna-King makes some of the best vises out there. Whether you get their bottom of the line, or top of the line, you will have a VERY nice set of jaws that will last you 80 years or so.

My $.03

Cheech

[Lonnie]

Hopper,

Follow this link....
http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/

I'm still in the market too ! One of these days...
Lonnie

[Sedge]

I've been really happy with my Danvise. If you go from a size 4 hook to a 24, you have to make an adjustment, but that takes 10 or 20 seconds, no big deal. The jaws do a nice job holding small hooks.

[Norm]

Beer has always been a good vise for me. Chew tabacco, thats a pretty good vise. I'd stay away from cocain and heroin, but if you have to, use it wisely.

Fly tying vises? I have a cheep Thompson A style that has been really pissin me off lately, but I'll stick with it for a bit till I learn to tie better.

Norm

[Curtis Fry]

I'm partial to Dyna-Kings. I have the "squire" and it's been a stalwart for about 8 years for me now. They're built very tough and I've never even had to replace the jaws yet -- just rotated them over once is all.

[Jason]

Do a search in the forums and you'll find a bunch of threads on vises that may help.

[Hopper]

OK, I'm slow today. Quick question on the Danvise. Can you get it with a weighted base, or do you have to go with a table clamp?

Hopper

[cheech]

it only comes with the clamp, but you can buy a base seperately. the only problem is that the shaft of the vise is way too long for a pedestal base. It would be an easy fix with a hack-saw, but it would probably only be good for the base after that.

cheech

[JayMorr]

Cheech mentioned the Renzetti Travlers...I agree with this as well. I did my contemplating and personal reviews and decided that for me the Renzetti Travler is the best vise for the money!

True rotary and the quality is very good. I just bought mine and love it!


JayMorr

[Hopper]

I've been looking at both, read some reviews, got a few opinions. Looks like I need to tie on them to decide.

Hopper

[steeliesonafly]

Most of the above threads are correct. If you want a vise to last a lifetime, and have all your requirements. Go with the Renzetti. Save your money and get a true rotary vise like the renzetti, or one step below the Griffith. You only have to buy it once, and it will serve you with a lifetime of great fly tying. I use a Griffith and love it, but I like the features of the renzetti better. Get the cam jawed vise and you will have it all! Go with the traveler first, but if you can go for it, get the master. Again like I say, you will only buy it once in your lifetime, so do it right, and you won't be disappointed.

[JayMorr]

I definitly agree with doing research and buying quality! 2 important factors came into play for me:

1. Size- I travel and I wanted a vise that I could pack up with a pedestal mount and not have it be so bulky.

2. Rotary

And also a vise that is going to last! I have been through 2 Regals which have chipped out over time.



The Renzetti by far beat out everything else in its class in my opinion. I got the cam setup and the base pedestal mount. I have an extra C-clamp that will fit it just fine. It is a lot of fun to tie on this vise. I would give it a shot and try it out. A good time to do this is at the Flytying club night. This past week we had it at Western Rivers. They are great about letting you tie on any vise for the night. Ever since tying on it, I had to have one. I am really happy about the purchase. Thanks for hooking me up! (no pun intended)




JayMorr

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Well I will put my pocket lint in here.....I have a regal actually 2 one with the larger and one with a smaller head. Had the larger head one for 4 years and lost 2 hooks both being my fault for not putting them into the vise jaws good enuf they were small hooks too 28's. None the less I got the smaller nymph head and have no troubles. Mind you im not a speed demon on the vise but I do like things sweet an simple and theres no other vise I have used but the Regal that offers that and still has the awesome holding power. Renzettis are very nice vises but it just doesnt seem im at that caliber yet to want to fiddle with all them gizmos but I have heard once you get USED to it there great. For a beginner this might turn some off ,,who knows. Regals do chip, Jays right but like I said im not a speed demon just ease the hook into the vise once its in it aint goin nowhere. My jaws are 4 years old and I have tied over 1000 flies on em easy and the still hold 28's.

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[LBM]

I've been looking at both, read some reviews, got a few opinions. Looks like I need to tie on them to decide.

Hopper


Hooper, I have both and much prefer the Danvise, hands down. In fact, anybody want to buy a left handed Traveller?


Larry

[Hopper]

Thanks for all of the good opinions guys! I did try a friend's traveler and it was great. I just can't get myself to spend $140+ for a vise. I picked up a Danvise and have tied about 50 flies with it over the weekend. I tied everything from midges to some saltwater Crazy Charlies. It was very easy to adjust from size 24 to 6. The first thing I noticed is how much better and cleaner my flies look with the rotary. Everything from evenly spacing wire ribbing to wrapping hackle and chenille, it looks infinitely cleaner and evenly spaced with the rotary. It makes wrapping material easy. You get a continuous 360' look at the fly and where it needs more/less material. If you haven't gone rotarty yet, you really need to look into it!

One note on the Danvise. It appears to be a metric unit. I bought a base for it and had to do a little reaming on the hole to get the shaft to slide down in it. I used a 3/8 drillbit and worked around the inside. Just be careful with how fast you remove the material.

I spoke with several people on the Danvise, read some reviews. There were some problem stories out there, specifically with the jaws so I will be extra careful to follow the instructions for proper use. I had one hook slip on me last night, had to tweak it a touch to get it to hold. A neat part is the clamp, opens very wide. Should even grab one of those forest service picnic tables!

I'll report back if I have any issues. So far I am tickled pink!

Hopper