mouse6196 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 I have a chance to get a Griffin Cam Vise (Odyssey). I've never used this vice myself. Can anyone give me an honest review of pros and cons. The price I'm getting it for is half of the retail so it's hard to turn down. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 The tension adjustments are kind of hard to get the feel of. otherwise it is a good vise. Great jaws!!! 50% off its a good deal. 60 bucks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalWulff 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 I havent used that model but I have used a griffin Montana Pro and that cam lever is great, but I do think the cam is slightly different with these two vices. Griffin has a darn good warranty also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJD31 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 You might find the following information helpful. Also, click summary for pros & cons. http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index7.html Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longears 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 It's a good deal for the money. It was my first Travel vise because it can get really compact in a hurry. The Griffin People really back their product. You won't be sorry. And Day 5 is right on about the jaws. You won't be disappointed for that kind of dough... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse6196 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 Ran out and got it this evening before reading the replies. I only paid $45 CND for it so I couldn't go wrong. It may be my new travel vise as stated, it gets pretty compact. I'm off to try it out now. Thanks for the input all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfshn76 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 mouse you won't be dissapointed. I have the same exact vice and I love it. It is small doesn't take up a whole lot of space and lifetime guarantee. I got mine on sale also. I have tied on the renzetti's and dyna kings, they are all awesome vises, but I just didn't have the cash at the time to purchase one of those. Good luck and if you have any questions about the vise just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iso18 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2008 mouse i purchased the odessey spider about 3 months ago from griffin and love it.Wish i would have gotten it sooner. shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse6196 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Well I spent 3 hours on the new vise and I LOVE IT. Those jaws are incredible. I'm pretty aggressive when spinning material like deer hair and the hooks just don't budge. Thanks for all the input guys. I have to get back to the vise now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff_fishes 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 I've been considering a Griffin Vise for a couple of months. The two I'm looking at are the Blackfoot Mongoose and the Odyssey Cam Vise, it's my understanding the only difference is one can be changed to a pedestal if desired. So far, I've only found them at Cabelas for about $145.00. Is there a better price out there? Are there better vises for the same money? I'm quite the novice as a fly tier but I do enjoy endeavor. I'm not really a bait fisherman, flies mostly and sometimes I switch to spinners etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse6196 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 I was lucky for the price I got but up in Canada, the Odyssey Cam vise usually sells for about $140-150. If you shop around, I'll bet you'll find a deal. try shows or ebay. I've now had the Cam vise for a while and I have to say it's great. I have no complaints and it's one tough little vise. I endorse it %100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
