Thinking about a vise Options

[maks daddy]

i've started getting into tying a lot more and feel that I need to upgrade my vise from the $10 i have now to something else. I'd like to keep it around $100 and have been looking at these two

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true

and this one

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...=0011298313694a

anyway, what do you think, or is there another vise i should get.

I'd also like to make a bench/tying station. i've googled plans but if you have any designs/blueprints that would help too.

lastly lets see what your fly tying area looks like so i have an idea what the corner of my basement is going to/should look like.

[Shoe]

I have tied on a Danvise for a long time and can recommend it. The first vise, I have seen and it looks okay but have not had any experience with it. I do prefer the cam lever that the Danvise has and the other does not. I have considered changing from Danvise to a Peak, but it may not be enough better for me to justify. However, the peak is an excellent vise that could be considered even though slightly above your price target.

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[jayfish]

If your looking for a Danvise, Lyle Graff is selling his demo vises for $65.00. He uses them at shows to demo his bobbins.
Should be in good shape.
Here's the Link:

http://www.ritebobbin.com/clearance.html

[dirtyrb]

I tie on the Griffin and it works great. It's my first vise that I've ever owned and I'm by no means a highly experienced tier. I've been tying for a few years and it suits me fine. When I do upgrade though, I'll probably go to the Peak.

[oldfrat]

I tie on a Renzetti Traveler after upgrading from my original Griffin. It is out of your price range, but it taught me that rotary vises are really nice. The Danvise is a rotary that seems to have a lot of fans. If you are interested in it, be sure to check out e-Bay. And here are two Danvise videos that may help.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN9KERwtG9A...feature=related

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXUtFBnWfvw...feature=related

[parton]

i have a dyna king that i've used for 5 or 6 years now. it works well, but it's not a true rotary, and that would be nice to have. if i was getting a new vise, i would look hard at and probably buy the peak vise.

[Eric Peper]

I've always felt the primary purpose of the vise was to hold the hook securely with a secondary function of allowing you to tie with your hands in a comfortable position. To this end, I've found nothing better at performing these two functions than the Regal. I use the cheapest model, the Inex, and I have for over 30 years. When "true rotary" caught my eye about 10-12 years ago, I had a brief fling with a Renzetti Traveler. It's a fine vise, but not nearly as good at handling my two primary requirements as the Regal.

I had to replace the jaws on the Regal a few years ago due to pilot error in mounting a hook, but I think I've gotten a pretty fair return on my investment of less than $50. back in 1978.

Eric

[none]

I'm a big fan of HMH vices. They offer micro jaws, which are fantastic for tying midge and small mayfly patterns.

http://www.hmhvises.com/

[WillHoltus]

I too am a man of simple needs like Mr. Peper. I have the Dyna-King Kingfisher and have really enjoyed it. It's a simple vise, rotates (which I rarely use) But holds my hooks strongly and without having to really crank the leaver down. Best of luck to ya

[maks daddy]

i saw that Jax in Ft. Collins had a rotary vise from a company called Stone-something. for around $50 Does anyone know much about it.

[flybop]

I am a huge fan of the Nor-Vice, http://www.nor-vise.com/index.html . The Nor is a vice that is either loved or hated by new users. It is different enough that there is a bit if a learning curve, but man, this is a great vice. If you tie bigger flies like buggers, streamers and salt or warm water flies then you should give this a look. I have been tying on mine for over 12 years and would never go back.

[flytire]

i've started getting into tying a lot more and feel that I need to upgrade my vise from the $10 i have now to something else. I'd like to keep it around $100 and have been looking at these two

anyway, what do you think, or is there another vise i should get.

my advise is to go to your local fly shop and sit down and tie some flies on the demo vises set up in the shop. only then can YOU make the decision on which vise suited YOUR needs and tying style. most people will tell you what THEY like to tie on and are biased to that brand.

expert tyers still tie on stationary vises and turn out exceptional flies.

[kglissmeyer]

Don't know if you bought a vise yet, but I use an Anvil vise. Right at $100 bucks and I tie a lot and have no complaints. I owned the Danvise prior to the Anvil and the plastic it's made of broke so I returned it and got the Anvil. That was about 6 years ago. Great vise for the money.
Here's a link to Amazon who shows two places offering them down to $85 bucks. Good luck.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00...p;condition=new

Kelly.

[judson]

I use my Danvise when travelling to keep weight down, but my home vise is a Peak. Peak vise I really enjoy it, and it's a local company. You can check them out at Bob's Fly Tying Specialty's... Julie might let you tie a couple bugs on one.... test drive it!

I will not buy another vise unless I am able to tie a bug or two on it. You really need to "feel" it. Anglers Roost and Bob's would more than likely allow you to do just that. Cabela's might too, but they are a bit of a drive. I would try to shop local if at all possible.

Ask 20 people their favorite vice and you might get 30 answers... Since I have both the Peak and the Danvise if you are close to Wellington, and want to come over, I'll let you tie a couple on each if you want to...

-Judson

[WhitefishEd]

i tie sucky flies therefore i use a sucky vise.
makes sense doesnt it??

[stonedfly]

I tie with a Dyna-King Barracuda. I had a Renzetti Traveler but the hooks broke off. I got the Barracuda
as a Christmas gift and I love it. I am heavy handed and the Dyna-King's work better for me. I
think my vise will last me forever. Oh, yeah and MADE IN USA with LIFE TIME WARRANTY

[MTNole]

Just bought a Griffin Spider vise from the former Sportsman's Warehouse tonight (and for considerably less than @ Cabela's)

Plan on getting around to tying some tonight, we'll see how it does... hopefully.


-edit-

Tied a few bugs, from 1/0 streamers to #18 scuds, seems to do pretty well, not too bad.. So far I haven't found a way to lock the rotary part, but it's a surprisingly minor issue. I also looked at the Danvise while I was there, looked too "plastic-y" for my taste....

Griffin's based out of Kalispell, MT, but dunno if it's "made in the USA" or not.