tigershark Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Anything by Renzetti thats over 200 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I love cams and highly recommend them but the cam handle on those are *huge*. Wouldn't that get in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunsie Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigershark Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Im partial to fishtales. Which is just off mcleod by anderson road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albannachxcuileag Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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