There are many good threads on this board about which good rotary to buy. It all depends on price range. If money wasn't a consideration I would like a Dyna King Barracuda. Given the above situations though, I personally own a Dan Vise and a Peak Vise. Wanted two vises so that a family member could tie with me.

Here is a great review: http://www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/hwvise/index.html

and one more: http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Re..._Shoot-Out.htm

On the hook sizes I would really only tie from about a size 6 to 18. Anything much smaller this old guy, just buys those itty bitty flies. I fish mostly spring creeks for trout.

Have fun shopping,

Rick