"Jim" wrote in message
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I am considering a new vise, and would like to hear from anyone that has
used both Renzetti (Traveler or Presentation) and Dyna King Barracuda
vises.
Unfortunately, I really don't have access to either for testing.
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I have tied on both, and I like the looks of the Barracuda but frankly I tie
better on the Renzetti for some reason (and I don't have a clue why). It is
too bad you can't try them both out. If you have a local fly fishing club
nearby, I am sure you could get both brought to a meeting and give them both
a workout. If I had to buy one of the other, I would go with the Renzetti
because it costs less and works well, or at least, well for me. One odd
thing that is idiosyncratic to me -- I prefer the screw to the cam on the
vise heads and they are cheaper too! It seems to hold better, IMHO and
frankly I am used to it -- (and yes I have a cam head in the drawer) which
may be the only value to my post is that I am used to the Renzetti and that
may be all the difference that matters. I do tie some on my NorVise and I
do like it for some types of flies (Large Streamers) a little better than
the Renzetti. (Of course, this may be because I bought the NorVise and I am
damn well going to use it or so says the Mrs.).

Chris "I certainly hope that there was something in this post of value to
you"