On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:56:18 -0500, rcturner99
wrote:

As someone brand new to fly tying, in a separate thread, I got some good
advice about purchasing a vice. I'm thinking about the Dan-vise or the
Anvil Apex. Can these be purchased at a discount at the show, or should
I just go ahead and buy one over the internet?

Usually *everything* is cheaper at the shows. I have picked up lots
of very good deals over the years. The Dan-Vise goes for about $80.
I'm betting you can get it cheaper at the show.

Is this your first vise? If you are new to the art, perhaps you
should start with something simple, practical, and inexpensive. I
started with an inexpensive Thompson, not knowing whether I would stay
with fly tying. Many start out thinking it is an inexpensive way to
get your flys, but soon get bored or overwhelmed with the expense of
materials. If I had all the money I have invested in fly fying
materials and tools, I could buy all of my flys from Orvis for the
next 20 years. d;o(

So, shop around at the show. You may find a good non-rotary vice that
has an attractive price. And, although a rotary is nice to have, it
certainly is not a necessity.

Good luck and let us know what you select.

Dave