To start a new Vice I need to buy a Vice

[Harpo]

I've stopped smoking (again :roll:)

So why no start another expensive Vice....fly tying  :lol:

So what about this :-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rotatable-Lever-Action-Fly-Tying-Vice-with-Base-New_W0QQitemZ350262774111QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item518d49c95f

It's cheap but is it ok?

Or even cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LUREFLASH-SUPER-A-Fly-Tying-Vice_W0QQitemZ360201247548QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item53ddaadb3c

Or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Caimore-Exacta-Improved-Prefect-Fly-Tying-Vice-New_W0QQitemZ400064187155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item5d25af0b13


HELP        PLEASE             THANKS

[Clan Ford]

Hi Stuart,

I use something simillar to the first one - with the side leaver - a regent type vice.  I like them a lot.  A lot more than many more expensive vices, they are simple to use and grip hooks from 24 - 6/0.  I can't see past them but others can...

Norm 

[scotfly]

The "C" clamp version of the first one.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rotatable-Lever-Action-Fly-Tying-Vice-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ180417409557QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item2a01b73215

I had one of these and tied 1000's of flies on it with no problems.

[rabbitangler]

I'd go for Number 1, the other two are cam locking and I personally don't like cheap cam locking vices...Dyna King yes.... but cheap no, the cams just don't last as they are quite soft. The lever ones will eventually lose grip but not till you've blasted out heaps n heaps of flies.

[Harpo]

Thanks guys that's great i'll get myself one.

Can't get a clamp one though as the dining room table is too thick for it I think.

I'm sure this will be the first of many fly tyeing expenses

Cheers

Stuart

[River Chatter]

Number 1 looks similar to the vice I use... nothing fancy, but it holds the flies ok and should do you fine. Mine has the heavy base too and I find it ok.

[paulr]

Aye no.1 Stu, almost identical to the one i use
cheers
Paul

[rabbitangler]

Can't get a clamp one though as the dining room table is too thick for it I think.

Must admit I much prefer a base to my vice. I've tied in too many situation where i couldn't or shouldn't(wifes best table :shock:) get a clamp ontu a table either because of depth but as often because the clamp cant catch because of ogee or similkar decorative edging.

[Wildfisher]

Must admit I much prefer a base to my vice.

Me too, far more versatile. I was reluctant to try it, but would not go back to a clamp vice now.

[Harpo]

Thanks chaps "buy it now"...done 

That'll be the only outlay for fly tying then, basically now I just raid old womens sewing baskets, pick up road kill and hey presto :?