Which Vice To Buy?

[tigershark]

Just wondering which vice you tyers like best? I have a basic vice but want to upgrade to a better one that rotates and is pedistal based I think. My buddy really likes his Dynaking Kingfisher. This is a xmas gift from the wife so i was thinking in the 200-250 range. Any thoughts/ recomendations?

[126barnes]

I'm pretty happy with my Peak, ties sizes 24 thru 2 with the standard jaws, you can buy a pike and midge series jaws if needed. Plus you'll have enough money left over for some really nice hackle..........................works for me anyways.

[SanJuanWorm]

Anything by Renzetti thats over 200 dollars.

[admin]

Check here for some more discussion on the subject - http://flyangler.ca/forum/index.php?showtopic=3579

 

My personal choice would be to go for the Montana Mongoose it's around 200, come with both a pedistal and the c-clamp and a nice carrying case. It's full rotary, has a nice cam jaw and is build solid. I've owned HMH, Regal, Renzetti and Griffen and I like these the best so far. http://www.griffinenterprisesinc.com/vises.html

 

Really though if you can get a hold of someone with one of these vises, take it for a test spin to see if you really like it.

[hydropsyche]

I love cams and highly recommend them but the cam handle on those are *huge*. Wouldn't that get in the way?

[admin]

Not at all. You can lock it in a couple different positions, towards the jaw tips or towards the post if you need a bit extra room.

[Brunsie]

I've had the Peak rotary for a couple of years and am very pleased with it.

I think all of the vises mentioned above (Renzetti, griffin,peak) are good vises.

Hydropsyche nailed it. Camlocks are the way to go.

My $.02

BK

[tigershark]

thanks for the advice. i want to look closer at the Griffin Mongoose, the Peak Rotary, the Renzetti Presentation (a little spendy) and the Dynaking Kingfisher or Trekker. Anything else that I missing? I was thinking Troutfitters and Country Pleasures to check them out as I have to come down from Banff. Are these the best shops for vices in Calgary?

[SanJuanWorm]

Im partial to fishtales. Which is just off mcleod by anderson road.

[albannachxcuileag]

Maybe this will help you decide - the review is last years but I am assured by Mr Weilenmann that a new review is under way.

 

Vice Shoot Out

[SilverDoctor]

In the end a vice just holds a hook. Someare better than others. I have a number of vices. Love the Renzetti Traveler. Tie a lot on the Nore Vice. Go to a good fly shop and try out a couple of different ones, it's a great way to decide. Personal preference plays a big part, just like models of cars.