AdVISE ?

[Trey]

Decided I should probably start tying my own flies.. you know since I've spent a couple hundred bucks on flies in the past couple weeks since joining this site, and my boxes still look empty!

Looking for a full rotary vise, although I am not sure why... But I would rather not have to buy another for a long time. Hoping you fine people can guide me in the right direction.

I was looking at the Danvise, seems like a great value, but would like some real world opinions on which way to go here, thanks!

 

[afishinado]

Trey wrote:
Decided I should probably start tying my own flies.. you know since I've spent a couple hundred bucks on flies in the past couple weeks since joining this site, and my boxes still look empty!

Looking for a full rotary vise, although I am not sure why... But I would rather not have to buy another for a long time. Hoping you fine people can guide me in the right direction.

I was looking at the Danvise, seems like a great value, but would like some real world opinions on which way to go here, thanks!

Welcome to the world of fly tying. As you can imagine, the topic has been discussed on here before. I went back and found threads about rotary vises and their features and benefits.

Rotary Vise Info

Danvise

Danvise too

 

[Trey]

Thanks for the Links! I like the traveler. Its almost the same money as the danvise with the extension arm, and seems to be a bit better quality. Now I just have to figure out, hooks materials technique...looks like I have a lot of reading to do...

 

[Jake41]

I have used the Renzetti traveler for over 15 years. I just bought a Regal. I like the new vice because it is quicker to set the hook in the vice but I have no complaints about the Renzetti. I think it will serve you well. My 2 cents.

 

[Trey]

What size/ brand of thread should I get for the smaller flies we tend to use? I am planning on flymaster 6/0, but I just read that that may be to big for the size 14-22 flies...

 

[poopdeck]

6/0 and 8/0 will cover just about everything for starters. Tying flies is not difficult. In fact it's very easy and quick to learn. I watch a ton of youtube videos and I keep a store bought "model" of the flies I learn just to help out with scale. I have a hard time judging scale from tying videos.

 

[nfrechet]

fly tying lessons

head out to your local fly shop and try out their demo vises

then get a renzetti traveler

http://www.paflyfish.com/forums/Open-Forums/Fly-Tying/Vises/5,34521,506264.html#forumpost506264

http://www.paflyfish.com/forums/Open-Forums/Fly-Tying/Opinions-on--150-Vise--/5,38633.html

 

[nfrechet]

Trey wrote:
What size/ brand of thread should I get for the smaller flies we tend to use? I am planning on flymaster 6/0, but I just read that that may be to big for the size 14-22 flies...

get the size that is comfortable to use for your tying style

i always mention to a beginner to intentionally break their thread. this will get you accustomed to the threads breaking strength

i am using 12/0 veevus thread for all of my fly tying

 

[RCFetter]

For another beginner I posted a list of material for 4 basic flies. The links still work.

Below are the most common and basic four flies to start off with. For anything you can not buy locally, refer to the links for JStockard, a very popular Internet source for materials

Buy some: nymph hooks (size 10, 12 & 14); beads in gold and copper (size 1/8 & 7/64); round wire for weight (size 015).

Greenie Weenie
Fluorescent green fine chenille
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-chenille-fine

Walt’s Worm
Hare’s ear plus dubbing:
Assorted dispenser:
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-dubbing-dispensers-with-12-colors
or single pack in hare’s ear or hare’s dark:
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-hares-ear-plus-dubbing

Pheasant Tail Nymph
Pheasant Tail in natural or brown:
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-ringneck-pheasant-complete-tail
Peacock herl:
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-strung-peacock-herl

Hare’s Ear Nymph
Dubbing see link below walt’s worm

 

[NJTroutbum]

If I were to buy a rotary vise, I would highly recommend the Anvil Atlas. It's rotary, well made and machined, comes with a pedestal and C-clamp mount, and is a lot of vise for $125.

I personally tie and recommend a Regal non-rotary. But we all have our druthers.

For thread? 8/0 Uni-thread will tie anything from #10 down just fine. A few spools of your most used colors for streamers and larger flies in 6/0 will cover the rest.

Another suggestion....when just starting out. Stick with dry fly hooks for everything. They will tie just fine and fish well. Move on to specialty hooks after you're rolling.

 

[flipnfly]

I use a Griffin Montana mongoose it was about 125 I've had it about 8 to 10 years now I've tied everything from midges to big salt water flies. The jaws have not even lost their shine. It's a great choice. Someone who wore out their first. Collet vice and is positive that they are gong to continue with tying

 

[pabrookie94]

I would go with the Renzetti. I have tied on a Regal and Peak as well which are very nice but I just prefer the Renzetti.

 

[J55tyger88]

Trey,
Have you tried a rotary before? I like the features of them, and find them very handy. The great thing is, all the vises mentioned are awesome vises. Like everyone says, try them out. If you are in SEPA, and wanna try a Peak, pm me.

 

[GenCon]

But I like my dyna king.

GenCon

 

[SteveG]

Try to meet up with tiers who are near you and tie on their vises to get a feel for what you like. I tied on a Peak rotary for a few years, but the lack of room behind the jaw made tying anything smaller than a sz18 tough.

Fwiw, I use an HMH now, and love it. Especially swapping jaws in a few seconds with no tools needed.

 

[Coudersportguy]

No frills will last forever look at the HMH SX vice $145.00 built like a tank and probably the best machined parts I have ever seen on a vice.

 

[SteveG]

Yes, the machining HMH does is excellent. Theyll also do custom mods if you request them. I wanted a longer stem, and they happily did so and machined the bottom.