boutdoors 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2012 Hi all, Not wanting to start an argument,but as I am still new to tying what is a good first rotating vise to get. I am loking for something in the $150-$200 range what are your likes and dislikes. Thanks, Robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowestFlyfisher 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2012 Peak vices are good and in your price range. I have a danvise and it is less money and still a pretty good vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamcaster4639 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 I've had a Danvise for the last 5 years and like it alot $85. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegill576 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 The peak is a great vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boutdoors 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 I have a friend that has a Peak, maybe I can ask him to try it out and see how it works for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 I just got a Peak Vise about 2 weeks ago. I love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad fish rising 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 i have a renzetti traveler i added the fly plate which was exspensive for what it is but worth every dollar the only maintenance i have done to the vise in 15yrs is replace the O rings on the head & added a thumb screw for the plastic knob. i tie everyday so thats 5$ to maintain it in at least 15yrs. i also have a regal but think the renzetti rotates in a truer line Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike15851 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 a little advise for any beginner, use what you can afford until you get to where you feel you can justify paying for the higher priced vises. I have been tying for 32 years and still use an old thompson vise my dad gave me for my 6th birthday. I have other vises I use but never paid more than $35 for one. I am considering getting a peak rotary myself, maybe for x-mas. now I'll have to accidentally leave this page up for the wife to accidentally see, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2012 first of all, there are "rotary" and "true rotary" vises. "true rotary" rotates the hook on the hooks centerline, a "rotary" does not. see photos here http://www.swedneckflyfishing.com/rotaryvise.htm as a beginner, do you really need a rotary vise when a stationary one will do until you reach the experience level where you MIGHT need a rotary vise. what is the purpose that necessitates your need for a rotary vise? if you need it to see the other side if your ribbing or hackling a fly body. if it looks good on your side it should look equally the same on the other side. rotary vises do not magically turn beginner tyers into intermediate/expert tyers overnight. learn the basic techniques first before considering switching to anything rotary. this may be odd and I've heard other tyers mention it, but the longer they own a rotary vise the less they use the rotary function. I've owned one of the original renzetti traveler vises and the only time i use the rotary function is for painting poppers. i can palmer a hackle or rib a fly with wire or dub a fly with dubbind wraps all without using the rotary function. the rotary function did not teach me how to do these things. techniques did. but if you're dead set on a rotary vise, take a look at the regal and griffin brands and GOOGLE "rotary vises" for other very good brands its all up to you. its your choice. just thought i'd throw in some advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites