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Spin vs. fly tackle
I don't know where I stand on this one. Truthfully, it's kind of hard to ignore the the natural regalness of fly fishing. I mean, there's so much tradition and etiquette to be learned th |
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Norlander Nor-Vise
Lionus, I tied on a PEAK for about two years. I'm not going to disagree with Rick's experience, but I will tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed my PEAK. For trout flies I think its about as go |
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Extended Bodies
I'm starting to tie extended bodies for flies and I have been using a needle in a Regal non-rotating vise. I have tried bucktail and foam and they are not giving me the smaller body that I see in |
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Vise and What You Tie
I use a Regal, the majority of the flies I tie are in the 2 to 2/0 range, and I rarely go smaller than an 8. When I tied commercially, with the same vise, the smallest I tied was a size 16. I also tie |
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Attractor Pattern Swap
Some regal "Avril Wulffs" arrived today. Very nice looking flies, thanks for the extra. |
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Popper Swap II
QUOTE (Kirk Dietrich @ May 13 2010, 11:08 PM) QUOTE (Flytyer14 @ May 13 2010, 08:33 PM) I'll just take a little longer than i normally would. If you don't mind them looking n |
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Norvise automatic bobbin
I was given my first bobbin before i even had a clue who made it or that they also had a vise. I loved it so much that i now own 3 of them. I also got the vise after several years but am not as happy |
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HMH Spartan vs. Renzetti Traveler
I've always enjoyed my Regal vise!Holds the hook and never lets go, my vise is now 20yrs old! I will buy another Regal ! Its tied 15000 to 20000 flies for the first 15 yrs of that time |
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Beginner Tools
Definitely go with the Dr. Slick tools (although you only really need scissors, whip finisher, and hair stacker), but stay away from the Danvise if you can afford better. Get something that will last |
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Renzetti master
I have one, had it for maybe 20 years. Bought it with my wonderfull income tax refund. It's nice for the flies that I tie on it, mostly presentation flies. For the bulk of my tying both for ple |
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Rotary vise (price may jump)
FWIW: a PS to my earlier post re: the rotary device once available for Regal vises. Shortly after this item came on the market, Regal widely publicized the fact that they would NOT honor their Life-Ti |
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Here ya go Domers...
St.Croix SCIII 6'6" Medium Heavy Fast 2 piece blank.SIC GuidesDeluxe seatNotre Dame U RegaliaI took some grief after the Michigan State rod but I fully expect to get kicked in the teeth the next time |
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Danvise out... Mongoose IN
I bought a Danvise when I had some jaw issues with my 'Cuda... I returned it 3 weeks later, and bought a Cuda Traveler as a backup...It is all personal preference but you can keep the Danvise.... |
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(Another) Beginner Vise Question
Hi,New here, but I've been reading lurking around a bunch. I've been fly fishing for about 5 years now, and really want to get into tying my own flies. I've searched and read on this for |
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Rotary Vise Suggestion - Worth It?
QUOTE (troutdogg @ Feb 8 2010, 11:32 PM) Hello, I have been tying on Regal Medallion & API Spartan vises for years and have been toying with the idea of getting a rotary vise. I tie anyt |
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Oldie but Goodie
Anybody remember using an old vise like this one? I remember using one similar to this one but with a red handle. I tied alot of flies on that first vise. My most memorable vise was a Regal c-clamp mo |
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Worth the Price Used?
QUOTE (whatfly @ Jan 23 2010, 05:16 PM) Look at it the other way around. Why shouldn't someone who bought a $10 made-in-India-special characterize you as some one who just wasted th |
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Looking for some good vices!!!!
QUOTE (JSzymczyk @ Jan 19 2010, 06:13 AM) I bought the JStockard "Regal Clone" a while ago for my son, and it "holds a hook like a vise" .... It's not a jewelry piece |
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Hello from Colorado!
Hi,I am new to the forum, and wanted to introduce myself. I have been tying and fly fishing for about 30 years, fishing for about 45 years, and am eager to learn new things, and share something now an |
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Holiday Tying
Here are a few bass flies I tied over Christmas on the new Regal vise Santa brought me. Hope to give them a try on the Sacramento River Delta this spring. [attachment=22896:IMG_0814.JPG][attach |
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Need Your Input
I've used both,but for the bigger bass bugs I'd go with the Regal for the hook holding power.I'd also recommend the stainless jaws on the Regal.Good Tying. |
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Greetings from N. California Fly Fisher/Tyer
Hi everyone. I'm a longtime fly fisher and almost as long a fly tyer. I fish for trout in Northern California when I can but in recent years I've gotten into fishing the Sacramento River Del |
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Greetings from N. California Fly Fisher/Tyer
Hi everyone. I'm a longtime fly fisher and almost as long a fly tyer. I fish for trout in Northern California when I can but in recent years I've gotten into fishing the Sacramento River Del |
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New Vise
QUOTE (Wellman @ Jan 1 2010, 10:04 PM) Well guys/ lads I just purchased myself a new vise today. I purchased myself a Griffin Mongoose.Now before any of you say "I thought you were going |
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New Tier
i have the renzetti traveller (knob) you should save your money and upgrade to the cam lever youll like it better in the long runrenzetti is an awesome company lots of parts and gadgets to choose from |
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Vise Photo Contest: All Members Please Vote!!!
Well everybody I wish we would have had more participation but we didn't so here are the photos. The voting will go on until Thursday the 24th, when the winner will be determined. The winner will |
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Vises 101
Here is a list of websites that I have collected of all the major vise manufacturers throughout the world. There are vises from the US, Britain, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, a |
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New vise
nice vises all. i hope to afford the jvise someday. for now i love my renzetti traveler & my first vise the regal. i agree with the gentleman who does not like to talk down to others or be talked |
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King's Crowne
Regal looking fly, Mike! I love the golden pheasant wing. I've been trying to work more golden pheasant feathers into my flies lately. Seems to be an under utilized source of materials.Bea |
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