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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 0:02:14 GMT -6
Would be interested to hear from more experienced tying folks on what vises they have and use. I currently use a little clamp on bench vice, not a fly tying vise at all, doesn't rotate, etc, and looking for something a bit better. I remember a presentation at the MFFA meetings last year about various vises, wish I took better notes at the time. If folks have input and good or bad vises, input would be appreciated.
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Post by daved on Dec 31, 2017 12:30:41 GMT -6
I have been using a PEAK vise for a couple years now. Very Satisfied. Has a C clamp for a table mount and optional stand for portability. Its also rotating so you can turn your flys for tying or to access the bottom of your fly. Its American made and well built. I wore out my first vise that I got when I started into tying. I use it now when camping and I need to tie or fix a fly. You don't have to spend a lot to get a functional vise. Just like everything else in the fly fishing world you have a ton of choices and cost. Your first vise will probably not be your last vise if you get hooked on tying your own flys.
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Post by lockport1850 on Dec 31, 2017 18:02:40 GMT -6
I have the Peak Rotary Vise with Pedestal base. I like it a lot. The base does have some weight to it, and is very stable. www.peakfishing.com/Vises.html
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Post by brianrap on Dec 31, 2017 19:27:08 GMT -6
I also use a Peak Rotary and have tied thousands of flies without any issue whatsoever. Jaws will hold hooks as small as 22 (not that I could see them let alone tie them). Great vise for the money-very sturdy and will last many, many years. The vise I bought has a pedestal but I prefer a c-clamp so took the clamp off my old vise and the Peak fits and works perfectly with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2018 23:58:04 GMT -6
Thanks for the replies and insight. That is what makes forums like this worthwhile. Greatly appreciated.
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Post by Robert Burton on Jan 3, 2018 15:03:04 GMT -6
My Danvise has served me well for too long to remember. Unfortunately they seem to be getting harder to get.
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Post by rampantmarine on Jan 6, 2018 22:04:46 GMT -6
I have a Renzetti traveller. It is a rotating, pedestal base and it works for what I do (when I get around to doing it). looking at it counts right?
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Post by zugbug on Feb 27, 2018 23:21:15 GMT -6
I bought a Griffin Odyssey Cam Vice a few years ago for $150. It is a a rotating vise with cam lever. A single screw is used in the adjustment of the stainless steel jaws, making adjustment easy. The Odyssey will hold hooks ranging from #28 all the way up to #4/0.
Not a high end vice but does all I need. Switching between hook sizes is very fast.
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Post by lurker1818 on Feb 28, 2018 9:49:57 GMT -6
I have talked myself into getting into the tying thing. Right now I have an old, non rotary clamp vise, but am strongly looking at the Griffin Odyssey, both for the rotary part, as well as the cost. Looking around, should be able to pick one up for just north of $100 (US).
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Post by mike on Mar 12, 2018 16:28:38 GMT -6
I bought a used HMH Spartan with a pedestal base about 15 years ago and it is still going strong. I just looked at the new models, and they look more easily adjustable on the vise angle, which would be a desirable improvement if that is the case.
Likely you'll find many good products out there, but I can certainly vouch for this one.
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