Fly Tying Vise

Looking to purchase a gift for a relative and would like to get him a new
vise as the no-name one he has is pretty useless. I don't know a thing about
tying flies other than what I've read, so I have no experience with what
works and what doesn't.

I see that prices are all over the place so for a starter - let's say the
budget is good for $200 - maybe a bit more. Not asking "what's the best",
but rather, what vise would you recommend and maybe a little rationale as to
why you prefer one type over another. The fly fishing he does is all
freshwater, streams and lakes here in the northeast and mainly fishes for
trout and bass. Yep, I'm planning on uses the flies he makes - so they gotta
be done right....;-)

Is a weighted base preferable to a C clamp base? I'd like to get him one
that really works well and essentially becomes transparent to the tie flying
process -or- in other words, it doesn't become a pain in the butt to use.
Would rather cry once and get one that he'll enjoy using and not just tuck
it under the bench - but there is a budget so the $600+ models are out of
the picture.

Your comments and advice are appreciated,

Bob S.

Bob S wrote:
Looking to purchase a gift for a relative and would like to get him a new
vise as the no-name one he has is pretty useless. I don't know a thing about
tying flies other than what I've read, so I have no experience with what
works and what doesn't.

I see that prices are all over the place so for a starter - let's say the
budget is good for $200 - maybe a bit more.

Renzetti Traveler. No contest, IMO. MSRP: $ 114.95. If your friend ties
big flies (bass flies, for example) consider the Renzetti Traveler
Sal****er. Just a little more money, but still under $200.

Not asking "what's the best",
but rather, what vise would you recommend and maybe a little rationale as to
why you prefer one type over another. The fly fishing he does is all
freshwater, streams and lakes here in the northeast and mainly fishes for
trout and bass. Yep, I'm planning on uses the flies he makes - so they gotta
be done right....;-)

Is a weighted base preferable to a C clamp base?

Pedestal base. Throw a C-clamp from the hardware store into the package.

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Your comments and advice are appreciated,

Bob S.


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Just wanted to add that I'll be headed to Cabelas, in Hamburg PA the first
week of Feb. That's about a 4hr drive one way so it would be a good time to
pick it out if they have a model worth having.

Thanks,

Bob S.

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Looking to purchase a gift for a relative and would like to get him a new
vise as the no-name one he has is pretty useless. I don't know a thing
about tying flies other than what I've read, so I have no experience with
what works and what doesn't.

I see that prices are all over the place so for a starter - let's say the
budget is good for $200 - maybe a bit more. Not asking "what's the best",
but rather, what vise would you recommend and maybe a little rationale as
to why you prefer one type over another. The fly fishing he does is all
freshwater, streams and lakes here in the northeast and mainly fishes for
trout and bass. Yep, I'm planning on uses the flies he makes - so they
gotta be done right....;-)

Is a weighted base preferable to a C clamp base? I'd like to get him one
that really works well and essentially becomes transparent to the tie
flying process -or- in other words, it doesn't become a pain in the butt
to use. Would rather cry once and get one that he'll enjoy using and not
just tuck it under the bench - but there is a budget so the $600+ models
are out of the picture.

Your comments and advice are appreciated,

Bob S.

Everyone who has one seems to like the Renzetti "Traveler." As soon as I
get the monies together, I plan to purchase a Traveler. I've been doin' a
more tyin' of late and the none rotary vises just don't do it for me
anymore.

Anyway, the Renzetti won't break the bank either!

Op

Everyone who has one seems to like the Renzetti "Traveler." As soon as I
get the monies together, I plan to purchase a Traveler. I've been doin' a
more tyin' of late and the none rotary vises just don't do it for me
anymore.

Anyway, the Renzetti won't break the bank either!

Op

I was just on the Cabelas site a moment ago and looking at that very vise.
The price was certainly within the budget and from what I've read so far, a
rotary vise appears to be the way to go. Thanks for the input - we have one
vote for a Renzetti Traveler...

Bob S.

"Bob S" wrote in message
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Everyone who has one seems to like the Renzetti "Traveler." As soon as I
get the monies together, I plan to purchase a Traveler. I've been doin'
a more tyin' of late and the none rotary vises just don't do it for me
anymore.

Anyway, the Renzetti won't break the bank either!

Op

I was just on the Cabelas site a moment ago and looking at that very vise.
The price was certainly within the budget and from what I've read so far,
a rotary vise appears to be the way to go. Thanks for the input - we have
one vote for a Renzetti Traveler...

Bob S.

I might be wrong but, check out the Cam Traveler. If you go with it, you
will need to know whether the tyer is right or left-handed!

take care,

Op --I'll be getting the Cam Traveler, myself and I am sure it won't be the
last vise I buy either. I just like vises, havin' givini' up all of my
vices!--

I might be wrong but, check out the Cam Traveler. If you go with it, you
will need to know whether the tyer is right or left-handed!

take care,

Op --I'll be getting the Cam Traveler, myself and I am sure it won't be
the last vise I buy either. I just like vises, havin' givini' up all of
my vices!--


Love this real-time action....

Good point and I didn't realized it mattered until I read it on the site.
He's a lefty.

So we're looking for a left-handed, rotary vise type with
.......................(?)

Thank you,

Bob S.

"Bob S" wrote in message
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I might be wrong but, check out the Cam Traveler. If you go with it, you
will need to know whether the tyer is right or left-handed!

take care,

Op --I'll be getting the Cam Traveler, myself and I am sure it won't be
the last vise I buy either. I just like vises, havin' givini' up all of
my vices!--


Love this real-time action....

Good point and I didn't realized it mattered until I read it on the site.
He's a lefty.

So we're looking for a left-handed, rotary vise type with
......................(?)

Thank you,

Bob S.

So we're looking for a left-handed, rotary vise type with
no vices!......................(?)

Your welcome, sir

Op --aka Mark H. Bowen--

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Bob S.


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Mike,

Thanks for the recommendation. I've found several other sites that have some
info on this and will read it over.

Appreciate your time,

Bob S.