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Kayak Fishing Zone => Kayak Fly Fishing => Topic started by: Rockroach on March 07, 2013, 07:03:04 AM

Title: Any fly tiers?
Post by: Rockroach on March 07, 2013, 07:03:04 AM

Any fly tiers on the board?

What kind of vice are you guys using?

Any recommendations for a newbie looking for a descent vice?

Anybody using a DynaKing Kingfisher?

Thanks

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: golfish on March 07, 2013, 07:28:36 AM

Marcos,

I picked up a used nor-vise this week so I'm selling my dynaking barracuda. I tied a crap load of flies on it from #22 trout flies to big striper and rockfish flies, great vise.

If you're interested in a good value vise, I'd go with a Peak. I tied on one for a couple of years before I found a deal on the barracuda. If you're interested give me a buzz.

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: Great Bass 2 on March 07, 2013, 07:45:46 AM

Renzetti Traveler for over 30 years.

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: alamedamike on March 07, 2013, 10:25:38 AM

I have barracuda....awesome vise

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: bwodun on March 07, 2013, 10:46:23 AM

Quote from: Great Bass 2 on March 07, 2013, 07:45:46 AM

Renzetti Traveler for over 30 years.

+1, but twenty years, tied down to 32 and big as 3/0, when you get your gear together we can have a tying clinic at my place, cameron

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: TW on March 07, 2013, 11:00:46 AM

Quote from: Rockroach on March 07, 2013, 07:03:04 AM

Any fly tiers on the board?

What kind of vice are you guys using?

Any recommendations for a newbie looking for a descent vice?

Anybody using a DynaKing Kingfisher?

Thanks

Scott v  ties flies. He should have some info .
That's the only person I know.

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: novofish on March 07, 2013, 11:21:29 AM

I tie a little, but my vise is a cheapie Thompson.
I think I paid about $20.00 new, about 20 years ago.
I've seen some sweet ones out there - but as is the fly fishing world - very expensive. :smt001

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: ScottV on March 07, 2013, 11:39:17 AM

I have a Danvise, it is a cheaper vice but I have tied everything from tiny size 22 midges to 6/0 deer hair bass bugs.  If I could afford one I would buy a Nor-vise.

And for the love of all that is good and bad, DO NOT buy a fly tying kit.  Buy individuals tools.

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: Rockroach on March 07, 2013, 12:39:51 PM

Great info fellas.
I've seen those Nor-vises and they look sweet.
The more I look into vises, the harder it is to make a decision.
Golfish, I'm gonna need to talk with you about that Barracuda

Title: Re: Any fly tiers?
Post by: golfish on March 07, 2013, 12:49:41 PM

The guy I bought the nor-vise from has a bunch of other vises, fly tying stuff and single handers he's trying to sell. He's clearing stuff from an estate, he posted on kienes board and is in Fairfield. PM me if you want his contact info. He had a couple other dynakings I believe too.

Agree buying a kit is not the way to go but buying someones used stuff is a great way.