Allan, this question is on 6-month-max cycle. I tie on several vises,
but my travel vise is a full-rotary Danvise (well under $100). I do have
the extended jaws, and the bobbin cradle, while workable, isn't the
best. I intend to have a local handyman make me a Griffin-style cradle.
However, the fact that I still haven't done anything about that after 8
years suggests something other than that I'm a lazy ....
Note that that's 8 years with no problems. Amortized that's less than 10
skins a year so far, and with every sign of continuing to fall.
Another of our tying group has a Griffin Mongoose. Nice vise, good
price. I've thought about it, but why?
For non-rotary, medium to large fly, work, I favour my 20-year old
Regal. Not that the Danvise won't handle the large hooks, it's just that
the incredible holding power of the Regal simply gives one the
confidence to pull until the hook cries "mercy."
I have both a Renzetti Master and a NorVise. Both are old models and I
can't stand the hook holding mechanisms on either. In my view the only
acceptable hook-holding mechanism for rotary work is a cam. I wanted to
refit the Renzetti, but the company charges outrageous prices to upgrade
(I could buy two Griffin Mongeese with cash left over!).
Your mileage may, and most likely will, vary. Hans will naturally have
different views (smiley thingy).
cheers
Paul
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Paul Marriner
Outdoor Writing & Photography. Owner: Gale's End Press. Member: OWAA &
OWC.
Author of Stillwater Fly Fishing: Tools & Tactics, How to Choose & Use
Fly-tying Thread, Modern Atlantic Salmon Flies, Miramichi River Journal,
Ausable River Journal, and Atlantic Salmon.
