Deb, I have the Barracuda JR., for trout flies that is the one I prefer. I do tie bass bugs on it. It is 2/3 the size of the Barracuda and somewhat lighter. It is the vise I use at shows. I have a Traveler that is collecting dust. Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Deborah Duran wrote: > Preston > Again this would only be my opinion. I use my traveler for most if not all > of my trout fly tying with the only exception being streamers. After > yanking a few hooks out of the Renzetti at the most inopportune times (i.e. > spinning Deer hair bugs and long streamers) I bought the Dyna King. I tie > a lot of big bugs for saltwater (up to 7/0), streamer (Carrie Stevens) and > Deer hair bugs and I've found the Dyna Kings jaws hold these very well. I > have broken a couple hooks in this vise as opposed to pulling them out of > the vise. I personally don't like the jaws for trout hooks although they > will work well. I have the smaller jaws also for this vice but as I already > own the Renzetti I just use it rather than switch jaws. I had a problem > with the jaws of the Renzetti loosening up when I tried to tie large > saltwater flies and then switch to trout. A gentleman I tie with was able > to adjust and fix it so it is probably the user. :0) I can't compare the > better Renzetti since I don't own that one. I would probably buy the Dyna > King if I could only choose one. I like it's versatility better. I do feel > the jaw design on the Dyna King is much nicer. Again this is just my honest > opinion. > Deb > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Preston Quan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:12 AM > Subject: Re: Fw: [VFB] High Dollar Vise - Deb > > > Deb, > > > > I'm actually looking at both the Traveller and > > Barracuda (although a fairer comparison would be the > > Barracuda and Presentation 4000). > > > > Can you explain what you find the differences are and > > give the reasons why you love them. > > > > I tie exclusively freshwater and mostly trout (6-22) > > flies. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Preston > >
