Fly Tying Vise

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.

In article , Mr. Opus
McDopus wrote:

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!

I have only used a few vises, but this is the one I\ve ended up with,
and use most of the time and it's a very sweet piece of kit.
Lazarus

"Bob S" wrote in
news
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.




Vise reviews at

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index.html

rt

"Bob S" wrote in
news
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.




They recommend the Peak Vise in your price range. Left or right
hand 'as is'.

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index27.html

rt

Mr. Opus McDopus wrote:


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 have a traveler and I like it. It does what a vise should do (which
really isn't all that much) It got to see the new model that Bevin had
at the San Juan. Some of the parts that are machined on mine are now
molded. I don't know if that's necessarily bad but it doesn't LOOK as
well made.

Willi

On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 03:39:12 +0000 (UTC), rt wrote:

"Bob S" wrote in
news
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.




Vise reviews at

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index.html

rt


I see they've added the Griffin Mongoose and placed it above the
Traveller and below the Dyna King Trekker. That feels about right to
me. I have the Mongoose and it definitely feels like a tighter machine
than my friend's Traveller. I haven't used a Trekker but it appears to
be even more nicely finished than my Mongoose.

But... since a person can tie a fly on a $10 vise that will fool any
fish that cares to be fooled, any of the vises that go for $50 on up
will more than do the job, with the added benefit of lasting a long,
long time.


g.c.

Vise reviews at

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index.html

rt

This is a second attempt at making this post. I don't see the one I made
earlier today so here it is - again....


rt,

And many thanks to those that responded. After reading the review (below),
looking at many sites and talking to several others - the Peak vise was
ordered directly from Peak this morning. They have a bit of a promo going
on that includes all the upgrades available (extra midge jaws, C clamp,
riser and brass knobs) for $220 - right within the target budget.

Cabela's carry's the Peak vise ($149) but you would have to order the
options from Peak so its six of one, or a half a dozen of the other.
Lifetime warranty and made in the USA were also deciding factors, so all in
all, I believe my brother-in-law will enjoy his new toy and I'll have a
lifetime supply of custom made flies to try. Not a bad deal when you
consider his wife is a fantastic cook ..... and we visit often....!

Thanks,

Bob S.


They recommend the Peak Vise in your price range. Left or right
hand 'as is'.

http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index27.html

rt

"Bob S" wrote in message
...
And many thanks to those that responded. After reading the review (below),
looking at many sites and talking to several others - the Peak vise was
ordered directly from Peak this morning. They have a bit of a promo going
on that includes all the upgrades available (extra midge jaws, C clamp,
riser and brass knobs) for $220 - right within the target budget.
Thanks,

Bob S.

It's funny that you decided to go with the peak. After I had posted my
comments about the Renzetti "Traveler," I happened to read some of the other
posts. I clicked onto the link provided with the comparisons. I saw the
Peak and remembered that I had seen one just two weeks ago at Uncle Wally's
Wilson's Creek Outfitters, in Morganton, NC! One of Wally's buddies came by
to tie up some flyz and he had a Peak vise. I liked its simplistic
stylings. It was nice and hefty, but it didn't come with a clamp-on?

I may look into gettin' a Peak myself, now that you have peaked my interest!

Op

Mark,

I did a lot of looking and although I've never tied a fly, this vise is a
well thought out design that others seem to like - obviously, the reviewer
did. I'm sure I'll get an opportunity to use it and then I'll know for sure
whether it's good or not....

Thanks for the help,

Bob S.

"Bob S" wrote in message
news
Mark,

I did a lot of looking and although I've never tied a fly, this vise is a
well thought out design that others seem to like - obviously, the reviewer
did. I'm sure I'll get an opportunity to use it and then I'll know for
sure whether it's good or not....

Thanks for the help,

Bob S.

If your brother-in-law doesn't like the Peak, I am willin' to accept it as
payment for my "help!"

Seriously, I can't imagine him not appreciating such a fine gift.

Thank you for remindin' me of the Peak.

Op