Guest Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I purchased a Peak vise for students in my beginner tying class. When I attempted to mount a size 2 hook in it, it just refused to hold it. It was a saltwater hook, so I tried sizes 2 and 4 trout streamer hooks and got the same result. Everything I've read about this vise indicated that a standard size 2 hook could be mounted in the jaws. Is there something I should know about? Needless to say, I am not very happy about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegill576 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 Intresting, I have the peak vise and with the standard jaws it will hold everything from a #18 to a #4/0 for me. Have you tried contacting Peak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I have a peak vise too and have used it successfully up to #2/0 so far. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I would contact peak.. maybe there is an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I purchased a Peak vise for students in my beginner tying class. When I attempted to mount a size 2 hook in it, it just refused to hold it. It was a saltwater hook, so I tried sizes 2 and 4 trout streamer hooks and got the same result. Everything I've read about this vise indicated that a standard size 2 hook could be mounted in the jaws. Is there something I should know about? Needless to say, I am not very happy about this. Have to go home and try this on the ones I bought. They have worked so far on conventional hooks up to #6, but I have not tried any stainless steel hooks in them yet. Is this the rotary or non-rotary Peak vise, out of curiosity? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 10, 2012 I purchased a Peak vise for students in my beginner tying class. When I attempted to mount a size 2 hook in it, it just refused to hold it. It was a saltwater hook, so I tried sizes 2 and 4 trout streamer hooks and got the same result. Everything I've read about this vise indicated that a standard size 2 hook could be mounted in the jaws. Is there something I should know about? Needless to say, I am not very happy about this. Have to go home and try this on the ones I bought. They have worked so far on conventional hooks up to #6, but I have not tried any stainless steel hooks in them yet. Is this the rotary or non-rotary Peak vise, out of curiosity? It is the rotary version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyrug 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2012 I know this is basic but did you check the screw behind the jaw to make sure it is adjusted right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 11, 2012 I know this is basic but did you check the screw behind the jaw to make sure it is adjusted right? No, but I'll give that a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
