I learned to tie on a Regal, and loved it. I gave it up when I started tying tiny flies (the sub-#20s) because the angst I felt trying to position the hook was overpowering :-)
There are many good things to be said about the Regal: incredible hook holding, zero adjustment. However, I think you have to regard its sensitivity to improper hook insertion to be a serious design flaw. Not only can you ruin the jaws; you just send a pointed object ricocheting around the room at speed. Stu -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wyatt Thaler Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 12:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Regal Vise I've chipped my vise a few times and it still holds a #20 hook just fine. It took me a while but I finally learned how to set the hooks. You have to place the hook so that part of the point of the jaw bisects the bend of the hook. Every time I have shot a hook and chipped the jaws it was a result of putting the hook in the jaws incorrectly. Other thatn that it is a great vise and I have no plans to replace it. WT >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Regal Vise >Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:42:14 -0500 > >Has anyone had trouble breaking off small hooks ( TMC 100 #18 - #20 ) when >using the Regal vise with standard jaws? In spite of careful attention to >securing the hooks, I've broken off quite a few at the hook bend lately ( >with a ping and a zing ) and the vise jaws have begun to chip. I've never >had a problem with larger hooks. Does Regal make replacement jaws or midge >jaws? Thanks! Bob _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed 'net deals - comparison-shop your local providers here. https://broadband.msn.com
