Somerset Show 2008

"rcturner99" wrote in message
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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?
Thx.
Rich

I forgot to add the link to Renzetti
http://www.renzetti.com/home.php?cat=313

I realize that the Traveler is probably out of the price range you are
considering, but I believe that you will find it to be worth the extra
dollars spent, just my opinion though. I have no connection whatsoever to
Renzetti, btw.

The Renzetti Traveler has gone up in price about $30, since I first started
looking at them. I would suggest checking out numerous fly fishin' forums to
see if anyone wants to sell an older version. From the picture on Renzetti's
site, it doesn't appear as though they have made any significant changes
with the 2000 series.

Post your query over at rec.outdoors.fishing.fly (ROFF). You will get much
helpful advise, before the thread degrades into a ****ing contest!

Regards,
Op

The Show will be a great place to pick up tools and materials. I've
never looked at vices there. Probably cause I love my Danvice and am
not looking for another one.

Also, a great place to watch guys tying and learning techniques.

Cdog


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The show is a great place to see and yes find materials and hooks, I do
not like this show to purchase a vise at. Let me expand this statement.
This show draws a ton of people and I never in the past years ever seen
the show with out a huge crowd. The vendors that do bring vises do not
have the time to answer all your questions and let you get a test drive
do to the volume of people. Only one vendor that I would trust at the
show far as vises is Mike Hogue. You really should consider going to a
few fly shops on a weekend or two and look and touch all the vises.
Don't get caught up in the heat of the show and let them give you a vise
that you get home and don't feel to good about. There are some really
good vises on the market with all different budgets. Also don't let
people talk you into this brand or that brand. First look at you budget
that you want to spend then test drive all the models you can that's in
your budget. Then and only then will you make a purchase that you will
be satisfied with. These are the words of an experienced fly tier.

Andy
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Thanks Andy and Cdog. Its funny...I went to a shop looking at
vises....the guy there said "Dont buy one today...Go to the show and see
what people are using...get a sense of whats out there". He also said I
didnt need to spend a lot on expensive vices like he sold. I appreciated
a guy being honest and non-pressure. He said to focus on the moving
parts, precision threads, and to get a pedestal for its flexibility.


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rcturner99;102798 Wrote:
Thanks Andy and Cdog. Its funny...I went to a shop looking at
vises....the guy there said "Dont buy one today...Go to the show and see
what people are using...get a sense of whats out there". He also said I
didnt need to spend a lot on expensive vices like he sold. I appreciated
a guy being honest and non-pressure. He said to focus on the moving
parts, precision threads, and to get a pedestal for its flexibility.That shop deserves a plug! What shop was it?


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I have yet to discover any real "deals" at the FFS. I am assuming it is
simple economics because of the high cost of renting floor space for
those three days the retail fly shops simply cannot afford to sell their
wares at a reduced cost.

99, I too would like to know the name of that fly shop who turned you
away from buying a vise.

The name of Mike Hogue was brought up, if you have the time he usually
gives a presentation on what new products are now out on the market.
Well worth the time to sit in on.

It appears that the latest trend at the FFS is the reduced number of
fly shops and the increased number of lodges and guide services. This
will be the first year that I plan on attending just the first two days.
Friday is to but materials and other items, Saturday is to attend the
presentations.


All and all it is one weekend of the year I look forward to.


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I usually find some good deals on necks. Not usually A quality, but
good for nymphs and large drys. I use the FF Show as a time to stock up
on supplies, and I usually buy at least one totally useless fly tying
tool hoping it will revolutionize my fly tying.

AK, that's because there are less and less fly shops and more and more
guide services. Being a business owner most of my life, I find it
strange that so few of the guide services put on demos or seminars. One
would think teaching newbees how to fly fish would be good for business.


Here's a plug...The Tight Lines fly shop has a large booth at the show
and are very helpfull. Their shop has most of the items one would need
and they are always glad to answer tying questions. If you are ever in
Pine Brook, NJ, I would recommend checking them out.

RC, Find a fly tyer that doesn't have anyone watching him and tell him
you're just getting started and could he show you how to tie a basic
nymph pattern. I've had guys show me start to finish. Trust me, they
want to show off their skills.

See you there,
Cdog


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