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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Is a weighted base preferable to a C clamp base?

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



Good point!

Thank you,

Bob S.

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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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.

From Cabelas I'd probably go for the DynaKing Barracuda Junior for $220.

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"Bob S" wrote in message
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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.

From Cabelas I'd probably go for the DynaKing Barracuda Junior for $220.


Jeffc,

Thanks for the input and if you didn't happen to read my latest posts - I
ordered the Peak (full kit) directly from
www.peakfishing.com . When I ordered it, I was told they were stacked up
with orders and it wouldn't be until
Feb 3rd at the earliest before they could ship. I mentioned it was going to
be a gift and needed it the week of
Feb 3rd. They said they would see what they could do. Next day, I was
notified they shipped one out so my
gift will be on time.

Thought that was pretty decent of them. It was good to hear that their vise
is in such high demand. Must be cabin
fever getting to all the fly tiers........;-)

Thanks,

Bob S.

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Bob S.


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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.

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Bob S.


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The Danvise is a pretty nice vise on a budget. The only thing is that it's
plastic ("composite" or "delrin" or whatever). In other words, nice
plastic, but not metal, and some people might or might not appreciate solid
metal. I own that vise and think it's a very good deal, but if I had $200 I
would have bought a better vise.

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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