bigdewy 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 My name is Duane and I live in Reno, Nevada. I started tying and flyfishing in 1978 when I lived in Burley, Idaho. I took an extended leave of absence from my vise for about 20 years and am just now getting back into it. I'm really looking forward to becoming re-acquantied with the art and learning about all the new synthetic materials which didn't exist when I started. I'm thinking about trying out one of the rotary vises. I still have the original Thompson A that I bought for $10.00 back in 78. I also still have most of the feathers and furs from then, some of which are currently being debugged. The improvement in the quality of genetic hackles is mind-boggling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Welcome to the Forum Duane. I've been using a Renzetti Traveler for about three years now and like it a lot. I think it's hard to beat for the price. I have friends who tie with other rotary vises and they like them also. It's the versatility of these vises that seem to make them so popular. I was out your way a couple of years ago and was really impressed with the fishing opportunities there. I only wish I'd have taken a rod with me. Next time, I'll have a travel rod packed. By the way, I still tie with my old Thompson A. I like it for large flies like Clousers or any large bass flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Welcome to the forum Duane............pull up a chair and grab a beer......... great bunch of guys and gals on this forum..............enjoy and lets see some of your ties Tight threads Mike................................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 welcome back to the addiction Duane, enjoy the sites Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
