justinfisch01 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hey there I just had a question about those cheap fly tying vises. I have seen a lot of them sub $30. I am just looking for one that I can tie some teasers with. Nothing compilcated I just want one to tie on some bucktail and flash, Is there anything wrong with the cheap ones. I guess a better questions is will they work atleast for a while? I know you get what you pay for but I am not looking for anything real complicated. Anyone have experience with the cheapies from flea bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken r Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 For your described use, a cheap vise will work fine. If your buying from a shop, bring along a few hooks in the sizes you prefer and try the holding power of the vise before you purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petegray Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba97 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Cabels aa vice (15$?). Spending big $$$ on a vice is a waste of money. Stocked fish are like tourists.They travel in crowds.Eat things no self respecting resident would.Pass by the excellent local cuisine .Are ignored by residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianM38 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hey there I just had a question about those cheap fly tying vises. I have seen a lot of them sub $30. I am just looking for one that I can tie some teasers with. Nothing compilcated I just want one to tie on some bucktail and flash, Is there anything wrong with the cheap ones. I guess a better questions is will they work atleast for a while? I know you get what you pay for but I am not looking for anything real complicated. Anyone have experience with the cheapies from flea bay? Im sure others will agree that once you start tying, you dont stop at simple patterns. You develop your skills and find yourself tying more intricate patterns and on and on. I would reccomend what I did. Look into the terra brand vises. There are 2 in particular. The renzetti knock off around $60 and the Regal knock off. about the same price. I have the renzetti version and couldnt be happier with it. It can hold a 6/0 hook with no problems. Its not the smoothest vise but a good bang for the buck. I spent most of my money on beer, women and fishing gear.... the rest I just wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinfisch01 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thought about it. LOL not sure if it was ment to be funny bt I thought about using a pair of vise grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFSOD Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Vice Grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinfisch01 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Vice Grips? usre why not, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytyingguy1 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I disagree with Bubba! I guess you don't tie? That's like saying spending big $'s for a Van Staul Is a waste! You get what you pay for & if you really tie you own a Good Vice! You can get nice vices on the auction for around $50bucks & they are quite good. I guess To each it's own! What ever floats your boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. saxatilis Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sure you can get bye with a cheap vice, but it's true you get what you pay for. Many of the Cabelas sub vices have weak parts. I would be surprised if the vice you buy, if used regularly, lasts you two seasons, at best! Every year where I live the Forest Service hosts a Kids Fishing Day and I am relegated to run the Fly Tying station. For the life of me I cannot understand why we continue to buy Cabelas vices when it's almost guaranteed that one breaks each year. The biggest problem is the lever that locks the hook in place. The pin that it hinges on sher off and although can be "quick-fixed" with a brad or some such, wouldn't it just be easier to buy one a little more sturdy? Just my .02 K Life is too precious to fish ugly flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock74 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 heres my cheap vise. a 4in c-clamp vise grips 3/8 in rod welded to the grips and a collar welded to the clamp for adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formula1 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I disagree with Bubba! I guess you don't tie? That's like saying spending big $'s for a Van Staul Is a waste! You get what you pay for & if you really tie you own a Good Vice! You can get nice vices on the auction for around $50bucks & they are quite good. I guess To each it's own! What ever floats your boat! I definitely agree. Started with a Thompson starter kit for my fly tying then went to a Renzetti Traveler. I don't have a lot of time to tie these days but the Renzetti is a whole lot more versatile and nicer to tie with than the old Thompson. I've been looking around for a really nice vise now, something in the $400 range although it would not get a whole lot of use, just that they are very nice to tie with. Then again $400 = spare Mako spool . But the better quality (read expensive) vises are worth it if you do a fair amount of tying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santacruzer Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I gotta go along with sax. I've tied for a while, for everything from trout to big saltwater stuff. Like most things if you start out with something that can barely hold itself together the job rapidly becomes tedious....you spend more time adjusting etc. that it's a PITA. I still tie with an older Regal that will turn 360 degrees...not a rotary vise... just something that lets me look at the bottom of the fly I'm tying. You don't need to break the bank... but garbage out the gate will get you nowhere IMHO. Paul Sure you can get bye with a cheap vice, but it's true you get what you pay for. Many of the Cabelas sub vices have weak parts. I would be surprised if the vice you buy, if used regularly, lasts you two seasons, at best! Every year where I live the Forest Service hosts a Kids Fishing Day and I am relegated to run the Fly Tying station. For the life of me I cannot understand why we continue to buy Cabelas vices when it's almost guaranteed that one breaks each year. The biggest problem is the lever that locks the hook in place. The pin that it hinges on sher off and although can be "quick-fixed" with a brad or some such, wouldn't it just be easier to buy one a little more sturdy? Just my .02 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oliver Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 My first and curent vice is just that a vice. An Indian AA job. It is just about bearable to use. The jaws are shoddy and the adjustment poor and the locking force weak. But for $30 what can I expect. But at least I know what is more important to me now in a vice for when I spend more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riarcher Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nothing wrong with a cheap vise for what you're intending to do (and a bit more). I said "cheap",,, not poor quality. A good cheap used vise from fleabay is not a bad idea. (I've done that) When and if you decide you want/need something better,,, you can use your "cheap-o" in the field, and not worry about loosing it. And you will probably upgrade as your technique developes and you know what you want / don't want. Now, poor quality really, really sux! But, cheap can be good. All in knowing what you're looking at too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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