Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: obie1fish on May 11, 2022, 07:31:09 PM
-
Hi All
I'm looking to upgrade my fly vise. I tie from size 18 up to 4. Are there any recommendations for a pedestal vise in the $200-$300 range?
-
Renzetti Traveller Vise. I bought one a few months back and really like it. A huge step up from the regal I had. Just my opinion.
-
I was looking at them- they look really nice. Thanks Paulo.
-
I have a renzetti traveller and a Regal Rotary. Both very good vices that excel in different ways and both cost in the $300 range. IMO the base on the stock Renzetti traveller is too light. the vice head also has many parts and if knocked off your desk will come apart - bearings and springs will vanish. The regal vice jaws may chip. Mine has and i have heard the same of others, The renzetti jaws are fidely and have to be adjusted for hook size and wire gauge. The Regal requires no adjustment though the jaws are large near the hook and that can be bothersome with small hooks.
You didn't mention what your budget may be. Griffin vises have a great reputation at about half the price. another good option is the Apex vises; US made with a lifetime warranty. Both models comes with both a pedestal/desk base and a clamp. The lower price apex rotary can be had for under $200 locally. There are many other great vices on the market. Do some work on line.
-
Thanks, Ralph. My budget is $200-$300. I've been doing some digging, but it's also good to get some local opinions from consumers that I know aren't fake reviews.
-
check out some of the articles on Fly Tyer magazines website. It includes Regal vs Renzetti
https://www.flytyer.com/page/1/?s=Vises (https://www.flytyer.com/page/1/?s=Vises)
https://www.flytyer.com/page/2/?s=Vises (https://www.flytyer.com/page/2/?s=Vises) (has the link to Regal vs Renzetti)
-
I have a renzetti traveller and a Regal Rotary. Both very good vices that excel in different ways and both cost in the $300 range. IMO the base on the stock Renzetti traveller is too light. the vice head also has many parts and if knocked off your desk will come apart - bearings and springs will vanish. The regal vice jaws may chip. Mine has and i have heard the same of others, The renzetti jaws are fidely and have to be adjusted for hook size and wire gauge. The Regal requires no adjustment though the jaws are large near the hook and that can be bothersome with small hooks.
You didn't mention what your budget may be. Griffin vises have a great reputation at about half the price. another good option is the Apex vises; US made with a lifetime warranty. Both models comes with both a pedestal/desk base and a clamp. The lower price apex rotary can be had for under $200 locally. There are many other great vices on the market. Do some work on line.
Yes, that's happened to me with my Renzetti Traveller. But I have used this vice for over 20 years now. The problem is the rubber O-ring that goes around the rear of the vice jaws towards the clamp. If the O-ring wears out (which it will), then the jaws are prone to come apart, freeing the ball bearings and springs. Lucky for me, I never lost my components, and a new O-ring is very inexpensive. I even used a rubber band as a stop gap until I could get a new O-ring.
Other than that, it is an excellent vice.
-
the parts (O-ring springs etc) are about $15 and fly shops stock them or they can be bought directly from Renzetti. Lots of other true rotary vises on the market now and I would include the Wolf (Apex/Anvil) Rotary on a list I would look at as well as the Stonfo and Peak vises.
-
Great "ad-vise", guys. Thanks!