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New Rotary Vise, Accessories too?
the reason it looks and feels so delicate is because it is... compared to a Dyna King, HMH, Regal, etc. Renzetti uses aluminum in its construction whereas Dyna King uses stainless steel. T |
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How many species have you landed on the fly
To date on the fly, I have caught
Bluegill, Red Eared Sunfish, Pumkinseed, Green Sunfish, Large Mouth, Small Mouth, Rock Bass, White Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Golden (not th |
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Enough To Make You Puke
PJ
I have been following this and agree with you. I think tarpon need to be handled in a manner that promotes a healthy catch and release. This just doesnt just apply to jiggers and bait f |
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Peak rotary vise
If I had the money I would buy the traveler right now :-) maby the presentation 2000.
Dyna King barracuda trekker looks nice too.
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Looking for a new vise, appreciate input!
I would go with a Dyna King Trekker. the standard jaws will hold 8/0 to 22. If you are going to be tying a lot of flies in the 12-32 size range, you might also look into the midge jaws.
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Fly Tying Bench - utyer
Yes, the top shelf (54" wide,) will slide out 8 inches. There are 2 parts to the work surface. The top is held in place by two bolts that go into "T" nuts in the underneath shelf. Th |
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Parachute hackles?
Have any of yall ever used the "gallows" made by Dyna-King? Any feedback?
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What is your "Searching Pattern"?
I put many miles on this one and will put many more before I sleep. HW Rio Grande king........
In our little group we just referred to it as "the hairwing".
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Grayling Fishing Locations
if I were looking for pure fight and excitement, I would fish for Chinook (King) Salmon or Coho (Silver) Salmon on the Kenai Peninsula.
well, sure, who wouldn't? Grayling are |
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Salmon flys
more then likely they were king salmon and you catch them in the fall like you were by doing like your dad did with big streamers also you can catch them in the surf just before they head up river the |
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Jammed Vise
Hi all. New to the site... Been learking and learning for a awhile. Thank you for all your knowledge. I've got a little problem. I jammed a hook in my dyna king vise and can't get it out. Any ideas? S |
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First tyes thanks Orvis
Welcome to fly tying. The hobby is habit forming and very relaxing. You want to get good tools to make good flies. I have a Renzetti vise I got back in the 70's and still use it today. Orvis has all t |
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Flats Boots?
It's always best to err on the side of caution, especially if you're a saltwater greenhorn.
I think this was a shot at me. Peter.. you have one coming!
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Vise Jaws
There are many many good fly tying vises that have jaws made from top quality hardened or stainless steel. Any of these vises will out last your grand kids. My nephew is using my grandfath |
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Grass Carp
here in UK grass carp will take ALL baits common carp do. But they are much more picky, baits need to be smaller, they don't eat weeds anymore than other carp species which led to lots of disappointed |
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King Salmon, AK fly suggestions.
Hi guys,
A few of my buddies are heading off to King Salmon, AK this summer and I thought (Since I can't go myself) that it would be cool to make a few flies for them to try out. Th |
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Scissors ???
I love my Dr.Slick's, I have had Tiemco and some other no name brand, and surgical scissors and hands down, my Dr. Slick's beat them all. I really have no problem putting down a little more for |
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Tarpon Rookie Contest
You definitely need disqualifying from something Mike but where to start! This is a great thread. Almost hope no one catches so it runs and runs.
Not to worry Piker - this thread's not going an |
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your cat is more....
Here is the king of our house when we got him at two weeks old and now 14 lbs later! My wife took him from my barn where his mother left him (i guess she didnt have enough milk) she played "mommy" poo |
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Catch and release Salmon
I'm very interested to get people's views on this subject as I know they will differ greatly.
I salmon fish in NW Scotland where slowly the trend is moving towards catch and release.
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J Vise
I've owned Renzetti, Apex, Peak, Dyna-king, Thompson, HMH, and more. The JVice is the best vice out there, imo. It's durable, easy to use, comfortable, great jaw grip, and beautiful to look at.
Two th |
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First Salty Trip of 2013 Report
Sounds like a great trip, I'm headed south this March to fish the Glades for Tarpon. Its not easy stuff to get the big boys to play. I hooked, landed, and released my first Tarpon last year- |
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Hackle Chickens
I don't know. Somehow I got this vision in my head of a big chicken tied down to the tying bench by his claws and everytime you need a feather you reach over and pluck one from him. He'd be squawking |
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Help me pick the right weight rod
5 wt has been around for so long because you can use them for everything, from flies size 20 ( or smaller) to a size 4 streamer, and if you are going to have them roll cast, a longer rod g |
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Grizzly King
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Grizzly King
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Renzetti Master Vice
I am a long time Renzetti fan. Have the Traveler, Presentation 3000 & 4000 series and the Master.
My favorite is the Master, purchased in the early 1990's, and used heavily, it |
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Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
Big Big news here in the harrisburg area. So many "vendors" pulled out due to the organizer's last minute idiotic decision to prohibit "high capacity" magazines and "military style" (whatever th |
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Mayan PT
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2013 Intruder Swap
Kevin, that is a beast! I would not be surprised at all when king sized smallies or pike murder that meaty thing!
I decided no choice and whizzed up 12 of something close to that fly i posted, |
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Levels of Fly Tying
Shoebop you being from Canada or Michigan (same place) you could be king.
I think how the head of your fly looks is very telling on what stage you are as a tyer. No matter what type of fly you tye. I |
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first spey fly
Pretty darn good Kevin and spey flies aren't easy to tie at that size.
I would:
1. Use a little less fibers for the wings
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spey hooks
A word on salmon hooks. I gave up on Mustads years ago when the Great Lakes King Salmon and steelies straightened out many of them. Buy the best you can afford agaisnt the chance of losing a trophy. |
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Thoughts on Dyna King Trekker?
Been mulling over purchase of a new vise for a while. I want a true rotary vise and wanted to stay under $300. I like the simplicity of the Dyna King jaw adjustment and locking mechanism. I lo |
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Vise selection
We all have our own individual pros and cons for ever vice. For me, cam jaws and rotary top the "must have" list, regardless of brand. For someone else, it's something different.
If i |
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Fly Logic Reels?
I never used a FL reel before but I have a cortland ltdII on my 11 wt and this fall I was salmon fishing the big water in charlevoix and had a huge king take me 100 yards into my backing 3 times but w |
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RBF: some advise please
I am looking for some advise on what to build. I would like to build a rod for king fish/banito. Some help with a rod blank and guide set up would be great. I am happy with the MHX but the Phenix do l |
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buying at Internet
Internet shopping....
Because, the lack of good quality fishing shops in Indonesia. To be more specific; Fly fishing shops, I have to order my “needs” by Internet. Mostly I do visit Ebay and buy my pr |
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Bugs and Ants
Those are COOL !!! What king of paint, etc. are you using to bulk up and shape the legs? I am going to try some of those! |
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Favorite Fish To Catch
In freshwater it's the Smallmouth bass. It's one of the first bass species I caught as a kid, they're often quite aggressive & hit a fly hard, and they're found in some really beau |
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vise extension
Unfamiliar with the performance of the Renzetti one in the first photos, but the Dyna King extension arm (above) is rock solid when used with a clamp. |
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Orvis Fly Tying Gear?
We have three fly shops in Charlotte,NC. One is a bunch of snob fly fishermen that many outsiders of our sport think all of us are like. If it isn't the best it is junk. Their prices are [size=&qu |
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Steelhead/brown run
The Pm does not get much at all in Lake Run Browns, but it does have a very nice population of Resident river browns that can easily get over 20"+. Right now the main run is King (Chinook) salmon |
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Im confused again!!??
Interesting, after the jacobites were crushed by king James, lots were rounded up and sent to Jamaica and made to marry a native coloured girl. The language now used by Jamaicans is very like the nort |
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Just Some Pictures
Just a typical girl wondering the streets of New Orleans.
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PJ after meeting one of those typical gir |
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Texan Returning to Forum
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Welcome from a wet windy Scotland. Plenty on here to have you at the vice. Have your kids picking up the bug and you |
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Portable Vise kit ?
most/all vises are portable whether they have a pedestal or c clamp as long as the c clamp has something to attach to or as in the norvise has something to be screwed into (if you dont the clamp set). |
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Help me decide: Which Vise?
I have a Dyna-King and an HMH, but not a Nor (yet).
I tie a lot of small stuff and love the HMH midge jaws. The Dyna-Kings are rock-solid vises built to last several lifetimes. Both the HMH and Dyna |
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Collecting Vises?
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I'm in a 12 step program. I have about 20 vises. It is a curse!!
Have several Xurons, a Matthias, 3 Dyna |
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Hermit Crab
Jeezo Fred,
You are the king. You sure got the "real" in realistic on this one!
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Rainbow Trout
leadwing coachman, grizzly king, hardy's favorite, and a govenor are some of my favorite winged wets |
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post surgery weightloss
Glad to see this king of progress. Looks like its paying off. The back country will soon be yours. Good luck, keep on going. |
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Source for rubber tails
If you can find them, you want Strike King 3X products. You will have to cut this off a longer worm. These are practically indestructible. Most other plactic tails will rip off the hook with a hard |
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Cleaned Vise...........BWO
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You took off the patina! Very nice Byron.
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I looked at Dyna-King's site. It looks like they d |
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Happy Birthday........To Me!
I am a sucker for vises and brass. About 10-15 years ago I bought #15 of the Dyna King X-1 vises. I loved the brass and how the head adjusted. Over the years, it picked up some tarnish.
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