what vice for bass flies?

[720 Kevan 0]

I am surprized that renzetti wasn't mentioned

[smallieFanatic 0]

The Renzetti Apprentice is the only Renzetti under the $100 mark, never tied on it but looks like a pretty good vise, only those jaws look pretty small for bass flies

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Renzetti-Apprentice-Vi...=item1c0dce9a43

 

Some reviews for the before mentioned vises:

 

http://www.flyfishohio.com/renzetti_apprentise.htm

 

http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%2...l_apex_vise.htm

 

http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%2...ica_danvise.htm

 

 

 

I still recomend the Apex...

[kyflytyer 0]

No one has mentioned Griffin yet, so here goes. They make several vises under the $100 mark, all made in the US. One in particular, the Odyssey Spider Vise, looks like it would suit your needs. I haven't tied on this particular vise, but I have a Griffin Montana Mongoose and the hook holding is second to none.

 

http://anglersworkshop.com/items.aspx?catid=1672

[Arkansas Mike 0]

gee Mike thanks for the publisity and for now you can call me 720

-- to all there isn't a damm thing wrong with having pride in what you use.

 

 

I'm with Kevan on this one. Nothing wrong with loving your brand vise.

It'd be a boring world if we all loved exactly the same things.

I personally don't think what vise you use matters that much. John McCoy learned to

tie using vise grips and a bent straw for a bobbin. There are some who

can tie magnificent display quality flies on a $25 vise (or, no vise at all).

If I went out and bought myself a Law, I'm betting my flies would still be less

than perfect.

I believe skill, practice and technique far outweighs the importance of the name

and price tag on your vise.

Still, vises are cool and fun to discuss.

 

 

Mike

 

[720 Kevan 0]

great topic indeed -- I had an old reagle that held em' all to it was like $80 clamp--

[Arkansas Mike 0]

I'd like to see some more of your flies, Kevan.

Those you've posted have been impressive.

 

 

Mike

[720 Kevan 0]

thank's --- I'm having trouble with pictures, I download the only photo shop gig I could find that will work with this lap top & now the pix's don't seam to be showing-- I am very computer stupid still

[TitanFlies 0]

thank's --- I'm having trouble with pictures, I download the only photo shop gig I could find that will work with this lap top & now the pix's don't seam to be showing-- I am very computer stupid still

You didnt get a Mac did you? I thought they banned those things in the 90s...

[720 Kevan 0]

nope, I got a acer one aspire, as I'm very new to computer wold I already konw this thing suck's but I might just have to do a mac next time for their photo quality ---- now I'm trying to get it back to the way it was before I downloaded the photo shop gig

[TitanFlies 0]

No... never go Mac unless you produce videos or audio... everything else is such a challenge on those things.

[720 Kevan 0]

well I'm challenge enough haha so I'll stay a way thanks

[JSzymczyk 0]

snikasoh, save or borrow another $50 and get a Peak. You will not regret the extra $50.

 

and don't forget JStockard ships for free (over $100)

[smallieFanatic 0]

Don't know about the photoshop thing...but Macs rock...

[Bruce Derington 0]

Do your homework and if you tie mostly big stuff, get a vise that is capable of holding the big hooks. Most mfg. state what size they hold. Next , if you get a pedestal make sure its heavy enough , I seen many vises that hold a hook but when you pull (and you will pull down hard for bugs) the vise tips forward, such is so with the pedestal version Renzetti travelers and many other pedestal models. I prefer c clamps. Its tough to get a good Bass Bug / salt water vise for $100 TO $200 .

[sniksoh 0]

i have a 6 pound pedestal and it has worked fine. its rediculously heavy haha. it will adapt to any vise shaft so im not worrid about the base. i like how the apex has the machined grooves in the jaws. i really have my eye on that one. spending over a hundred dollars on a vise is over budget for me...anything is better then what im tying on now. its a sunrise vice i got off ebay for 12 bucks...it sucks.