Time to upgrade to a new vice!

[golfinjoe24]

Its about time for me to upgrade to a new vice. I have currently been using the basic one from cabelas. Just got it to start out. I think I have all ready worn it down! I would like to look at getting something of better quality and that will last.

I have had my eye on the "Peak rotary vice". I have seen it at cabelas and Anglers. Can anyone suggest a vice that is reasonably priced? I will be tying saltwater flies so I will need something that has big jaws.


Cabela's -- Peak Rotary Fly-Tying Vise

[FinchDude]

Yeah I too am in the market for a finer vise, the peaks look nice but i kinda got my eye on the Renzetti traveler. I think it sells for 189.00. The Anvil apex looks like a nice vise too but it doesn't come with the bobbin holder attachment, nor do I think they offer one. Good luck.

[golfinjoe24]

Ya, I also looked at the travler vice. I liked it and I know the quality is going to be great on it. I want to make a trip somewhere to see it. I saw the peak at Anglers and I know that CCA members now get 10 or a 15%discount now there. I want to make a trip to the Salsbury fly shop soon. I have been over there 3 times lately but they were closed. Weird hours. I will have to dedicate a trip just to the shop.

[Glub]

I bought a Renzetti, goodness I guess it was about 15 yrs ago. Damn, am I old now? Still using it. #24 midges to 4/0 Deceivers. Worth the money.

[garcia]

I have both the Peak and the Renzetti Travler and while the peak is a nice vise...I prefer the travler. The jaws are better and they hold better than the Peak.

[paxfish]

I've heard good things about griffin vises.

I have a NorVise - It has met my needs well, but a bit more pricey.
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[The Old Man]

I've been tying on a Traveler for almost 15 years...the one I originally bought had the old screw-jaws, so I replaced them with the (now standard) cam jaws. For the price, it has been incredibly durable and has done all that I need. If you are not ever going to tie commercially, or in huge bulk numbers of flies, it's perfect...buy one, you won't be sorry.

[Jim_W]

I have had a Peak Rotary for a few years and tie mostly all saltwater flies. Its built like a tank, and holds the hook very well. I dont really tie any flies bigger than 2/0 and the standard jaws work fine. I bought the saltwater jaw with mine but have never needed it. there are alot of high quality vices out there. Good luck with what ever you decide on buying

[bigjim5589]

I've used a Regal vise for many years. It's bullet proof, but more expensive than the Peak or Traveler. They say it will hold a 4/0 hook, and some it will. Depends on the hook. I tie a lot of bass flies & use worm hooks, and they're often lighter wire than saltwater of similar size, so it holds a 4/0, and even a 5/0. Most of my saltwater flies are 3/0 or smaller, and it will hold them.

It does hold hooks very well, there's a groove in the jaw so hooks can't slip. I think the basic rotary vise sells for about $220, but they have different versions.

I have tied commercially, for 15 years, & the Regal is a vise that will hold up.

Any hooks I use that my Regal won't handle, I have a home made vise made from a vise grip plier. It's not rotary, but I've put 12/0 jig hooks in it & have broken 7/0 hooks with it.

[golfinjoe24]

Well, I have made my decision to get the Renzetti Travler Vice. Its not much more.
Probly after I buy my school books next week since im going to blow about $3-400 on them!!!
Cant wait. Beat the crap out of my cabelas one!