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Just curious, any of you folks use the Regal vise with the smaller, stainless steel, trout-size jaws?
How do you like it? Any pro's/cons that get to you or such?
I have a couple nice vises but would like to give this one a try also. I used to have an older Regal but gave it to my son many years ago and noticed these smaller, finer jaws.
I just like the looks of them and so I figured I'd ask around just in case anyone uses these jaws.
Thanks for any input. I just like "tools"...
Jeremy.
I cannot respond to your exact questions because most of my tying is with the standard jaws and nothing smaller than a size 14, but, I thought you might also want to check out another option from Regal. My Regal was a clamp-on style and I tried it with a base, but, found the vise stem too tall. I figured I could just cut the stem down,but, really did not want too. I saw that they make a Traveler version of the Regal with a weighted base but did not want to own 2 Regal vises. The vise stem on the Traveler is shorter and shaped differently. It looks almost like a "question mark" and I really liked the looks of it. I contacted Regal and asked them if the standard vise head, which is on my clamp-style Regal, would fit on the Traveler stem and if it did, could I just purchase the Traveler stem? They said the standard head would fit and I could purchase the Traveler stem for $35. I did and I love it!! I just thought you might want to check that option out too.
I have had the Regal stainless for a couple of years, and I love it. I can tie #4 streamers, and go to #30 midges with no adjustment. It holds the small flies really well, far better than the Regal "Midge" jaws.
I have had a Regal Medallion for a long time. Good vise. I haven,t checked recently, but I believe you can by a set of jaws for midges and very small fies.
I'd like to thank you all for your opinions and suggestions.Quote:
Originally Posted by flyfisher7
Flyfisher7, that's just what I was hoping to hear.
Thanks to all.
I've been using a Regal with the SS jaws and the brass pedistal base for about a year and a half. I've been very happy with it. The jaws provide good access and hook holding for tying midge flies. The vise can handle smaller hooks than I can deal with. :D
The only negative is that there is a limit to how big of hooks you can use with it. So, I have to use a different vise for tying larger striper flies. About 1/0 seems to be about the upper limit with the SS jaws.
I've tied on a single Regal vise since 1983. Probably 200,000 flies or so. Can't get much more durable than that.
I have a Regal knock off for $60.00 and I can use any size hook with no problem. More expensive is not always the best.
I paid $20 for my copy and I got 15 years of use out of it. But there is no comparison of that vise to the smaller SS Regal jaws. The design of the SS jaws is much, much better for tying smaller flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by krauseb
The Regal is definately a better vise than the copy, but whether or not it is 10X better to offset the price difference... well, that is an individual decision that will not be the same answer for everyone. But I have no regrets with the decision to upgrade my vise.
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Originally Posted by RexW
Rex, and all, thanks for your input. As I mentioned to Flyfisher7's post, the opinions from your experiences were just what I was looking to hear.
Great forum here!! I made the purchase through my local flyshop yesterday, a Regal Travel tool w/Stainless Steel jaws. Thanks all!!
Jeremy.
Jeremy, congratulations. Enjoy your new vise. :)