I been looking at some vices on e-bay. I know it not the best place to look but looking for something cheep. What some good names of vices on there that you've seen you like. Is there a big different in $20 and a $250 vice.
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I been looking at some vices on e-bay. I know it not the best place to look but looking for something cheep. What some good names of vices on there that you've seen you like. Is there a big different in $20 and a $250 vice.
I would be interested in the best vice for a decent price also. Right now I am using a basic vise that came in a kit.
Check out the Mayfly2 on EBay. Then go to net and search for reviews. Seems to be a pretty good vice for the money. Made in MountainHome. Some early reviews said it was made overseas. He says it is now made in US. Some said you could call him and buy cheaper than on EBay.
You might check with Skip, he has the better ones. I have an el cheapo, so I don't know what advantages the better vices have. Hopefully some of the guys that have the better vices will chime in!
I use a regal myself but Pappa has bought the BP look a like and he absolutely loves it.
Skip posted this several months back and it has some great information in it. It is well worth the read.
http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Re..._Shoot-Out.htm
Hope this helps,
Bobo
I use a Danvise Rotary. Its a composite built vise...not metal. I love it though. I do recommend the extension though. You can get it most anywhere. Its under $100. I bought it because of reviews. Holds multiple size hooks very well and rotary is adjustable, meaning how tight the rotation is...you can even lock it down. Its a clamp style which I like. I really just love it...although its been my only one. Check it out though.
Like Bobo said. Didn't think spending alot on a top notch vice when getting started was wise. The BP copy cost 60.00. I've been very happy with it. Very sturdy. Rotates, locks and you can adjust the angle to suit your needs. Very good first vise and I can't see replacing it any time soon.
Pappa
Gindog - you'll find you get what you pay for in a vise. Imports are usually made with inferior materials - cheaper.
Sky Pilot - the vise that Cray mentioned is a fantastic vise for the price - great entry level rotary vise - and it's made an America. Only drawback I saw was the hook range (2-24). I don't use rotary because with my style of tying - it's not needed.
Like Bobo, we tye on Regals. Toughest vise out there and I've tyed on over a 100 vises. The new stainless steel head is terrific and kid friendly.
Thanks Guys
I see I going to have to spend to get what I need. I did not think about it rotating.
If you don't need a rotary Peak makes the same basic vise as their rotary that is fixed and it's under $100 I think, but sice I have never bought one I am not sure. Peak makes a great vise. Danvise is what I started on and tied on it for one year before buying my Renzetti which is also a fantastic vise, but my Salt Water Traveler is over $200 even when I bought it something like 8 or 9 years ago. The I saw the Nor and had to have it and is what I still Ty on today. I still have my Renzetti Salt Water Traveler and 2 Nor Vises and I did also have a Peak, but someone talked me out of it.
Bobo posted my link to the vise review that was really a great resource. IMHO, I would buy some new upstart off of eBay or any place else. Heck if you don't want a rotary and don't want to spend a ton, buy the old AA or most any good name vise, like Regal or even a lower end Griffin.
If at all possible go to a fly sh near you and put your hands on some vises to see how they function with you. I don't live near a fly shop at all, but most large cities have at least one so go to one and you don't have to buy from them, just get a feel for a vise and the type you may want. BPS or Cabelas also have plenty to look at.
i usually don't reply to anyone asking about a cheap vise like I use to because that is what they will most likely get and not be happy with it. Just my 2 cents, if you need the money bad enough to buy a cheap vise, it's cheaper to buy jigs!
I agree with Skip on this and my next one will be higher quality. The reason I went the way I did is because I wanted to make sure that tying jigs was something I REALLY wanted to do. I know now that it is but since I already have this vice, I'm going to wear this sucker out!Quote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
Well that why I was looking for some cheep. I think I would like to try to tie but with me never tying I hate to spend hundreds and it sit in box the rest of my life. But I know I have to by a better one if it come that I like to tie.
In my honest opinion the vice that Pappa has is like the Tonka trucks that we grew up with. You are not going to be able to break that thing. It is heavy duty and has some great jaw strength. At least Pappa's does. It also scored the highest on the review that I posted for the money. He is a link to it. Hope this helps. http://www.basspro.com/White-River-F...duct/10220904/
Bobo
I did a lot of reading and looking before I bought my vices . Now I need to learn how to use them. Sorry no more information.
I think we all could improve a little bit. No one is perfect buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by stillbear
Bobo
Let me put it this way, if you buy junk then don't like it, part of the reason could possible be the vise, but mostly if you don't like tying then you probably will watch it rot in a box, but if it's a good quality vise you can always sell it and get back some of your money!
just my 2 cents and everyone knows what 2 cents is worth.
I bought one off of ebay - Supreme Rotating Fly Tying Vise - Heavy Duty - FV2102 around 28 bucks including shipping. So a quick review follows:
- Does a great job holding once you get it set right. Not a real sensitive adjustment could use finer threads and locking lever is kinda crude but works.
- Claims to be rotary and it will rotate but is not very smooth.
- Adjustability both height and head angle are simple and effective.
- Clamp for attaching to table top is functional and easily works on a 3/4" or 1 1/2" thick top
note: most of the levers have threaded knobs on each end that will loosen and fall off rather quickly. I solved this with a quick dab of locktite on each.
Overall, I am happy with the vise for the price. You get what you pay for. I have tied ~ 150 jigs with Hooks from #8 thru #1/0 after adjusting jaws no problems with slippage and I am a firm believer in heavy thread tension.
Hope this helps.
I did have to mill a flat on the vertical rod on both mine and BoBos vise. We are both using the White River tie station and uses a screw knob to keep it from rotating away or towards you. No big deal. As long as the vise does what I ask it to, I'll keep it. When it breaks or no longer satisfys my needs I'll upgrade for sure. Probably go to a Peak. Just couldn't at the time.
Even with what I have said so far, still do what it takes if you really want to try tying.mits a fulfilling hobby and can do it for so many years, then can do flies or jigs. It's lots of fun if creating is fun to you and I don't care who you are once you catch a fish on a jig you tied it's all worth it and then your truly hooked your self!
Boy that's the truth Skip!
I also have a Renzetti and like it a lot. My thoughts on a vise is that you can spend what you like cuz should you change your mind you will get the majority of your money back on the sale of it. A good rotary is a pleasure to tie on and I have had no issues with mine that a cleaning and lube wouldn't fix. Handle all you can before laying down the duckies.