jmkratt 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 Hey everybody. I am in need of a new vise and am looking to upgrade from my beginner kit vise. My only problem is that I am on a really tight budget right now and can't afford more than $100-$150. Is that to little to get a decent vise? I am still learning but wouldn't consider myself a beginner anymore by any means; however I am not pro. I would like to get a rotary vise, if possible, in that price range. I stopped by my local fly shops and was rather overwhelmed. I was hoping anyone here might have had good experiences with vises in this range and could possible recommend one? Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtn 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 I have the Danvise, great vise I think they are $80 from J.Stockard. Thats what I'd recomend anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmkratt 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 Danvise. Okay, I will check that out. Thanks for the input! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 The dan vise is great !! BUT you can spend 125 and get a peak and use that vise FOR LIFE!!!! the dan vise is not a for life vise but a great vise at that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomad 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 I have a Peak, you cant beat it for the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkfisher 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 I upgraded from my beginners vice to a rotary and I love it! I bought the Renzetti Traveler. Maybe a little more than you want to spend, but I picked mine up for 160$ I gaurantee you won't be disappointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeweyGreen 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 I just upgraded(wife upgraded me) from a biggner vise to an apex anvil great vise for 110.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerryLee 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 I just upgraded from my beginner vise to a Peak and I love it!!!! I can't believe how much of a difference this new vise has already made in my tying. I have only put about 25-30 flys through it but I can already tell a difference in both the flys and my tying efficiency. A great piece of equipment in my opinion, and one that appears to be nearly unbreakable. Just my $.02. Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 I second the apex anvil, I have one, and its a great little vice, and its got a life time warrenty, clamp, and pedistol, and the materials clip. great vice for the price!!! Its also tough as nails!!!! Dustin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 See what you started!! :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soft-hackle 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 Hi, It depends on what features that you are looking for. I've heard a lot of good feedback on the Dan Vise-a true rotary if you want that. For a more traditional type vise that is well-made, look at the HMH Spartan OR the HMH Silhouette. J. Stockard has them all. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmkratt 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 See what you started!! :hyst: Yeah, plethora of information and recommendations! Right on guys, looks like I will have to do some research on the vises mentioned here. After speaking with the local fly shops I wasn't aware that there were as many options. They all tried to sell me $500 Renzetti's - which would be nice, though too expensive for me now. I appreciate all the help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaverfsu 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2007 I have been very happy with a Dyna King Kingfisher, it fits your price range. Tranditional vise with a rotary feature (not a true rotary), very well built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingwright 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 PEAK!!! Can't beat it in that range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 This may help some. There are a bunch of vises to look at in that price range. http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/ Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites