Paul: I upgraded my Norvise with the cam jaws. Much better than the old jaws. I have considered the midge jaws, but there would be some serious trade-offs in that.
Larry Johnson Springville, Utah >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/18/2006 3:27 PM >>> 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 -- 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.
