Thread: Vise advice

Above guys have given you very good advice. I use my renzetti traveler for most tying. I do not think anyone can tell you which one is right for you. There are many very good models that can work well. I suggest going to a fly shop and look several models over and decide for yourself. However a rotary is what I think you need. Until you have one you never realize the value of it. Even just to turn the fly or jig over to see the underside and so on. You should only need to buy one for the rest of your life so get what suits your needs.

Originally Posted by addictedangler

Above guys have given you very good advice. I use my renzetti traveler for most tying. I do not think anyone can tell you which one is right for you. There are many very good models that can work well. I suggest going to a fly shop and look several models over and decide for yourself. However a rotary is what I think you need. Until you have one you never realize the value of it. Even just to turn the fly or jig over to see the underside and so on. You should only need to buy one for the rest of your life so get what suits your needs.

That is the only problem I am 130 miles one way from a fly shop. And that would be the fly shop that bass pro has. Heck I am that far from a good fishing store period. We live in the middle of no where. We got to drive 90 miles one way to go to one of our fishing spots and the other is 160 miles one way. So kind of hard to just go and try them out.

What is the difference between the Renzetti traveler 2000 and then the 2300 I think it is.

Like I said I really only tie crappie jigs using a #4 or #2 hook on a 1/32, 1/16, and a 1/8 head. But I do fly fish some so going to learn how to tie flies sometime in the future. I don't ever see me tying bass or any other jigs but you never know.

Thanks for the help guys so far

Originally Posted by Abbott

That is the only problem I am 130 miles one way from a fly shop. And that would be the fly shop that bass pro has. Heck I am that far from a good fishing store period. We live in the middle of no where. We got to drive 90 miles one way to go to one of our fishing spots and the other is 160 miles one way. So kind of hard to just go and try them out.

What is the difference between the Renzetti traveler 2000 and then the 2300 I think it is.

Like I said I really only tie crappie jigs using a #4 or #2 hook on a 1/32, 1/16, and a 1/8 head. But I do fly fish some so going to learn how to tie flies sometime in the future. I don't ever see me tying bass or any other jigs but you never know.

Thanks for the help guys so far

I have the same problem as you. My closest is at Bass Pro and it's about 120 miles away. Heck it's 42 miles to a Walmart here! Anyway I say make the 130 mile trip and at least you can see and feel them your self. Sill if you don't want to make that trip, I say the Renzetti is best best for a vise even if you have large hands and it a excellent vise! I believe this is best shot at not being disappointed! The Saltwater Traveler will tie from a 28 hook to a 4/0 hook. I can't say much about their Traveler, like what difference between the Saltwater one and the just Traveler, but I suspect both are really good.

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Wow, I just got a new lap top and it just wiped my paragraph off of the screen. I will try again!!
It has been about 20 years since I sold renzetti vices so I may not have your answer. The original renzetti traveler had two thumb screws for adjustment and hook tightening. The newer ones had a screw for major adjustments and a cam lock for tightening. If you were going from size 6 hooks to 2/0 you needed to adjust the screw for the hook to fit into the jaws then lift the cam to lock the hook in place. However if it was a size or so bigger or smaller the jaw adjustment would only need the cam lock. Kind of like a pair of vise grip pliers. The traveler series is one of the most popular vises made and will tie thousands of flys with out a problem. However I suggest to put a second o-ring on the can return. I had one break and the jaw comes loose and ball bearing falls out. Fortunately I had my vise in a plastic shoe box and found all the parts when I was on my journey. I do not like to promote one product but I have tied at least 30 thousand flys and jigs on mine with no problem except for the broken o-ring. I think it would service you well and you would not have a problem buying it without seeing it. Good luck and hope this help some.

Originally Posted by Abbott

What is the difference between the Renzetti traveler 2000 and then the 2300 I think it is.

"The Traveler 2200 and the Traveler 2300 Series Vises comes with anodized aluminum parts and a black powder coated pedestal base or a black power coated c-clamp, while the Traveler 2000 offers aluminum parts and an aluminum c-clamp."

https://www.renzetti.com/index.php/v...raveler-series

Renzetti also has a Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/renzett...able_polymer=1

I think back when I started tying (in the 80's) I was using vices that were 1960's and 70's models. Those were some of the best vices I've ever used. I have been unable to find many like it since that time. I had some rotary ones as well as a very nice standard and a traveler. Man could those things hold some hooks!

I have not tied in a long time. I was going to recommend going to a shop, bring a couple of hooks with you, and see just which ones will torque it down the way you want it. That said, I also see that you are a bit aways from a store. Still might be worth the effort to find out once and for all what you might like.

Another option: Check out some antique shops. Also cruise craigslist. You would be amazed at what you might find out there floating around. Like I said, some of the old gear from year ago isn't made quite the same these days. Then again, technologies have come a long way. Hope that gives you an idea or two.

Mine has the two screws you mention and it has served me very well without issue.

I like the Regal because I don't have to adjust anything when changing hook sizes

Heard the adjusting screw on the Renzetti is better than the cam - cam tends to loosen....