Thread: Newbie looking for advice

You can do with a inexpensive vise to get started. Eventually you will want to upgrade but not a nessisity to start. My advice is go somewhere you can put your hands on some. See what they are like and how they feel. They need to have some kind of rotary function so you can turn it over and see how your material and thread are laying. There are some out there that will get you started in the 20-30 dollar or less range.

Ive been tying on a vise kit from cabelas that comes with all the tools and have no reason to upgrade im over a year in and tie somewhere around 1 jig every 2 minutes or so on a stationary vise. It'll be slow at first and then youll get the hang of it no need to spend a bunch of money on a vise especially if your like me and it's just a hobby I make a few for other people and give some away on the banks of the lake to the old timers.

I'm definitely not looking to spend a lot of money. I've got a buddy who did it for years and still all his molds and furnace which he's giving to me so that saves me a bunch of money. What really sucks is now that I've decided to get into this hobby I want to get started but gotta wait.

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started with a kt from BPS. Have used it for a few years till this year bought a good vise. There is a thread here that broke down all the vises for the price range. I read it several times. My choices came down to the Peak, or Griffin (sorry Skip). I really like the Griffin a lot, and I think that is all that matters. I am no expert as some of the others are on here. But I and my buddy that I taught, have tied some up and caught fish on them. You bet its addictive specially when you catch fish on your own tied.

Yes I've read that thread myself several times but was trying to get a more personal sense of the different vises. I've had items in the past that I liked the cheap versions better then the more expensive ones so I'd assume with vises it could be the same. It all boils down to personal preference. The nearest place to go physically check them out is 2 hours away at BPS so trying to get everyone's opinion. I appreciate all your thoughts and yes I've been looking at the BP kits as well.

Originally Posted by MattRagle

Ive been tying on a vise kit from cabelas that comes with all the tools and have no reason to upgrade im over a year in and tie somewhere around 1 jig every 2 minutes or so on a stationary vise. It'll be slow at first and then youll get the hang of it no need to spend a bunch of money on a vise especially if your like me and it's just a hobby I make a few for other people and give some away on the banks of the lake to the old timers.

What bank location? I might swing by for a handout.

Hey Fishaholic_Jim,

I see your profile says you are from MO. What part of MO. are you in? I'm @60 miles east of Springfield in Mountain Grove. I carry a couple of the Terra Super !! Vises in my fly tying section of my sporting goods store. I also have available that you could at least try out, a Terra rotating spring vise that I keep for my monthly fly tying classes.

If you are close you are welcome to stop by and try them out to see if they would be suitable for your needs. I can order any of the Terra Vises you may be interested in.

I personally have a Montana Mongoose vise that I tie on, but for starting out I would recommend any of the Terra Vises.

Originally Posted by luremaker

Hey Fishaholic_Jim,

I see your profile says you are from MO. What part of MO. are you in? I'm @60 miles east of Springfield in Mountain Grove. I carry a couple of the Terra Super !! Vises in my fly tying section of my sporting goods store. I also have available that you could at least try out, a Terra rotating spring vise that I keep for my monthly fly tying classes.

If you are close you are welcome to stop by and try them out to see if they would be suitable for your needs. I can order any of the Terra Vises you may be interested in.

I personally have a Montana Mongoose vise that I tie on, but for starting out I would recommend any of the Terra Vises.

Hey lure maker
Thanks. I live up on Truman Lake so I'm a few hours away from you however if you could send me some of your prices and a few of the models you would recommend it would be appreciated. I'm all about spending my money locally. I've been looking at the Terras already so definitely interested in what you've got. Do you have a facebook page for your store? You can contact me at [email protected]. thanks again. Tight lines.

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