Nor Vise anyone????
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I am a Griffin guy....... don't know how, don't know why.
Pup
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Can't draw a comparison here, but I found a good thread at the Fly Tying Forum that discussed many of the Nor Vise's manifold virtues. 
I think that it's well worth remembering that no one vise is perfect for every tying situation. When I consider the quantity and types of jigs and lures I like to create, certain designs are much better than others and only a few (very few) are incompatible.
I'm with AF... Though, I'm pretty sold on my Griffin Vise's versatility. And it's not the most expensive vise that I own.
I think that it's well worth remembering that no one vise is perfect for every tying situation. When I consider the quantity and types of jigs and lures I like to create, certain designs are much better than others and only a few (very few) are incompatible.
I'm with AF... Though, I'm pretty sold on my Griffin Vise's versatility. And it's not the most expensive vise that I own.
BucktailJiger
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First , what are you going to be tying most Jigs or Bugs ?
I've read the opinions on them from both sides of the fence . Both are about equal .
I'm a die hard Regal Vise tier , Stainless and Big Game .
Quality simple solid design and function .
I've read the opinions on them from both sides of the fence . Both are about equal .
I'm a die hard Regal Vise tier , Stainless and Big Game .
Quality simple solid design and function .
Jig Man
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If I tyed flies I would have a Nor, but since I tye mostly jigs I find the Peak a better choice... Now if you have some extra cash layin around,,,,, Renzetti got some nice ones.
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I had one - went to ebay. My almost brother in law kept his and still tyes on it. for Flys maybe - for jig tying - Regal or even a Price Senior (if you can find one).
redear
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yeah, a vise is a personal thing too, you take two guys and one will like a certain vise and the other won't. I have a dyna king voyager 2 but tied on a thompson for over 30 years and it did fine. I never spin a jig while tying, just turn it upside down maybe, then back up again so I don't need a real smooth rotation feature, just me tho.
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Dyna-King all the way for me....can tie anything and I pull tight!
Jig Man
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Hey Kdog, got your Nor Vise on the way yet? It would serve you well...
Still not decided. Its a lot of change. I like the robust design, the myriad of features, the acessories, But am nervous about the expenditure. Primarily I tie jigs and the occasional popper which is essentially the same thing.
Based on the responses I've received, it may not be my best choice.
Based on the responses I've received, it may not be my best choice.
Jig Man
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I was weighing the same questions when I was Shopping. It has a lota features, but I wouldn't use half of um...If I sat behind it on a day to day basis, then I might could justify it. anyway they are nice... fho sho!
JUNGLEJIM1
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Lot's of great vises out there and it's a matter of personal preference for each tyer. One thing I won't have again is a c-clamp model. Pedestal base for me, no adjustments or tightening required. I push my vise to a corner on my desk and it's ready to tie a jig in a few seconds. For those who really crank down hard when tying I would suggest a model with a fairly heavy base to help eliminate movement.
LedHed
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I'm with Jim - pedestal - not a C clamp fan. Crazy , no one really talks about C vs table top...
Couple of good bases are HMH, Dyna King, and (of course) Regal.
What a dilemma now days. When I started tying there wasn't a huge choice of vises. Now there are hundreds. The only thing a vise has to do is hold a hook securely....
Couple of good bases are HMH, Dyna King, and (of course) Regal.
What a dilemma now days. When I started tying there wasn't a huge choice of vises. Now there are hundreds. The only thing a vise has to do is hold a hook securely....
Pup
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LedHed said:
LedHed,
I, respectfully, disagree. For those wanting to tie jigs/lures with creative artistic flavor or different from the mainstream (i.e. greater material lengths and such), I believe that a great vise has to do more than just hold a hook. It has to hold materials without damage. Many, if not most, of the vises designed with hook-holding grooves or knurled surfaces don't accommodate this in my opinion. For those who just want to create relatively simple jigs for fishing, they are fine.
Not trying to be/seem flippant or elitist here, but I like to create lures other than simple jigs with my vise(s). A vise with smooth, flat jaws that open wide best accommodates this in my opinion.
My plans are on hold, had to replace 4 tires. The Norvise sounds like its the way I want to go, now to save up another chunk of cash (had to buy tires for my fishing rig) BTW, if you know who littered the road with a couple hundred beer bottles during the snow fall, thank them for me. 4 new tires last fall ate my saved allowance and 5 months later did the same thing.
Jig Man
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Dang it... That has ta hurt!
LedHed
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sux bad