New vise

[poopdeck]

I hope the tail is not wagging the dog but I am anticipating receiving my customary Cabela's Christmas gift cards from my daughters. I have decided to upgrade my 20 year old vice that has mainly been used for tying larger bucktails and other jgs. I have pretty much settled on a Peak rotary vise. Wondering if anybody use this vise and if you have any good or bad things to say about them?

 

[nfrechet]

peak vise usually gets good reviews. reading reviews is one aspect in chosing a vise but should not be the only reason for buying a particular brand. just because some reviewers might think it the best thing since sliced bread doesnt mean that much to me. i have to see it to believe it.

your bets bet is to go to a fly shop or in your case cabelas and try out their demo vises. YOU may not like a vise because of how the way it clamts a hook, how it may lack in how your hand is positioned etc. you really need the hands on experience to judge if any particular vise is right for YOU.

 

[blueheron]

I have a peak vise, love it, made here I believe.

 

[gibsygoldtop]

I have a Peak as well and really like it. I did get some of the upgrades: d-arm, midge jaws, material clip and the brass screws.

It's heavy base sits well on the table and the rotary is very smooth.

I think you'd be very happy with it!

 

[martin0206]

I also have the Peak and I really like it. It feels like its built solid and have tied flies all the way down to a 24 on it. I would try a renzetti traveler as well since I feel that gives a little more room to work on smaller flies and is also a very nice vise. Peak does have the midge jaws you can get and swap out pretty easily.

 

[poopdeck]

thanks for the comments. I like the peak because it looks more industrial, its built in the usa and the reviews are very promising. I will look at the traveler as well but the extra fifty is a concern and it does not look too different from the peak. I have 3X hands and I just don't see enough of a size difference to warrant the extra money. However, looking at vises over the internet is far different from seeing them in person. Still pretty much sold on the peak but I will give the traveler a fair look.

 

[MD_Gene]

I looked at one at Bass Pro but my current, Anvil, is still working pretty well. So I passed on a new Peak. A friend who ties 1000's of flies a year (professionally) got a Peak and likes it a lot.