Seeking More Advice

[Thursthouse]

Good Afternoon Guys,
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I made the ultimate mistake (trying to buy a cheap starter vise) and paid for my mistake. After acquiring all the materials, books, and storage units I needed I finally sat down last night to tie my first fly. Needless to say, the vise I purchased was absolutely horrible. </SPAN>

I am looking to buy a pedestal base (I don’t have table tops in my box of an apartment to use a clamp) under $200. I would prefer the vise to be full rotary and would like to be able to tie all sorts of fly sizes but will mainly focus on sizes 14-22. Money is an issue, so I’d like to get the most bang for my buck.
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Some that I was looking at were:</SPAN>

1. Peak Rotary vise</SPAN></SPAN>
2. The Renzetti Traveler vise</SPAN>
3. HMH Spartan vise</SPAN>
4. Dyna-King Squire vise</SPAN>

Other suggestions more than welcome! I would like to be able to go to a shop and test out the vises to see what I like best but would like to go in with several options in mind.

- Tom
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[G Lech]

I use the Renzetti traveler with no problems.

I'd recommend it.

 

[WBDluver]

I second the Renzetti.

 

[Trouser Trout]

Good Afternoon Guys,

I made the ultimate mistake (trying to buy a cheap starter vise) and paid for my mistake. After acquiring all the materials, books, and storage units I needed I finally sat down last night to tie my first fly. Needless to say, the vise I purchased was absolutely horrible.

I am looking to buy a pedestal base (I don’t have table tops in my box of an apartment to use a clamp) under $200. I would prefer the vise to be full rotary and would like to be able to tie all sorts of fly sizes but will mainly focus on sizes 14-22. Money is an issue, so I’d like to get the most bang for my buck.

Some that I was looking at were:

1. Peak Rotary vise
2. The Renzetti Traveler vise
3. HMH Spartan vise
4. Dyna-King Squire vise

Other suggestions more than welcome! I would like to be able to go to a shop and test out the vises to see what I like best but would like to go in with several options in mind.

- Tom

Sure rookie, just keep blaming the vise.

 

[Rusty Spinner]

Another recommendation for the Renzetti Traveler. I tie giant saltwater down to small midges on mine. Pedestal base.

 

[Lonewolve]

I endorse using Renzetti,do not get caught into the trap of Renzetti knockoffs. Renzetti Traveller cam operated jaws will tie everything your gonna tie for most applications. I own and operate a Renzetti Master Vice. this Traveller is very close without the pricetag, and i believe ties from #28 to #4/0. My other backup is the HMH Spartan with two extra jaws for different sized hooks.. BUT IMHO the Renzetti with a pedestal base will be your best choice. you wont have to take the jaws apart to change hook sizes and its the standard by which others want to be.

 

[flytire]

renzetti traveler is now ~$160 for 2013. i highly recommend it. i just bought the 2300 all black traveler to replace my late 80's traveler.

 

[Trout Nazi]

renzetti traveler is now ~$160 for 2013. i highly recommend it. i just bought the 2300 all black traveler to replace my late 80's traveler.

+5 for the traveler. Next time you travel to 2300, please bring me back a jet pack and any sort of ray or disruptor gun. Maybe the phase plasma rifle in the 40 watt range.

 

[tompg]

I recommend needle-nose vice grips and a standard work bench vice.

 

[Thursthouse]

Haha guess its a shut out.

Thank you all for your advice, I really appreciate it!

 

[Trout Fever]

a little advice tye a couple flies on a bunch of differnt vices before you make your decision.... the renzetti traveler is a great vice but try one out

 

[tomfly]

I bought a Peak last year. I spent a lot of time researching and comparing vises. I believe it is best vice for the money. Like Renzetti it is also made in the USA

PEAK Fishing Home

 

[Trout Guy]

a little advice tye a couple flies on a bunch of differnt vices before you make your decision.... the renzetti traveler is a great vice but try one out

I have that same vise, its top notch for the money.

 

[CTobias]

Forget all of those vises. Get the Anvil Atlas. The vise is a tank. Made in 'Merica too!!!!

http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise Review 1/Anvil_Atlas.htm

You can find it on eBay for like $135

 

[Lonewolve]

Lmao last time i checked the Renzetti and HMH vises were American made .Have been from day one.

Get your facts first , then you can distort them as you please!

 

[Johnny Utah]

I recommend Regal. You can pick one up with a bronze base for a bargain @ Flies, Fly Boxes and Fly Tying | Trout Unlimited - Conserving coldwater fisheries and the money goes to a good cause. I got one for road tying.

 

[Trout Fever]

johnny utah thanks for pointing out trout unlimited has a great regal for a great price !!