Regal Medallion Vise

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Looking a getting a new vice and have looked at a lot . Looking hard at a Regal Medallion and would like some feed back on this vise if possible . Don’t want a " true " rotary . The simplicity of the Regal is what has me leaning toward it , plus it has the 360 rotation and the 220 angle adjustment and from what I’ve read they have quality jaws and strong hook holding power . Thanks

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I have tied on Regals since I started tying. I have tried other quality vises since but always come back to my Medallion. Great vise.

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It’s hard to beat a Regal for a non-inline-rotary vise. About the only complaint I’ve heard is that it can spit out small hooks, if you place them very near the edge of the jaws. In many years of tying on a Regal, I have only spit one size 18 hook. It did chip the jaws and cost $50 to have them replaced. If you pay attention to hook placement I don’t think it’s a big problem.

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I have Regal Medallion, Nor and Renzetti Traveler…frequency of use in that order.
And if I had to choose one (trip to the moon with a small backpack?) I’d take the Regal.

But that’s not to say I don’t like the Nor. I use’em both. Renzetti’s fine too. But why would I use it when I have the other two?

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I bought the Regal I still use in 1990.

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I’ve got two Medallions - one, an ancient traditional jaw version (with chipped jaws), and a new one with the stainless jaws.

I never bothered to do anything with the damaged vise, but when I spoke to the guys from Regal at the Somerset show last month, they said they’d refinish the jaws for $40. That’s impressive, considering that vise was a hand me down from my deceased Uncle. They understood I didn’t want to replace the jaws because the vise has sentimental value to me. They’re really nice folks!

BTW - the stainless jaws are amazing. If you don’t tie anything bigger than a size 2 hook, they’re the ticket.

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When I moved to Tennessee back in 2007 I recieved a regal Medallion vise as a going away present. (Either very good friends or very glad to see me go!!??). I tie a lot of bead heads and like to position the hook angled down to keep the bead at the eye but like the ease of repositioning the hook later in the tye. I have the pedestal base model which is great if you travel or don’t want to put dents in the dining room table.

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I’ve had a Medallion with a ‘midge’ head for about 15 years. Use it for flies from 8 down to 32. Great vise.
The stainless steel jaws look awesome.
Allan

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If you are the type that doesn’t want to mess around with a vise and just tie flies buy the Regal, it goes from a size 10 to a size 22 with out any adjustments just put the hook in and tie. I love mine, easy to use and holds very well.

Eric

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Love my regal. Have the midge jaws and have worn them out due to tying too big of flies. Still the only vise I tie on

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I have a Regal Medallion vice with both midge & regular jaws.It’s one sturdy vice! Had it now for many years & have cranked out a LOT of flies of all sizes with it.

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I dont own one but I have tied on it and if I want to get another vise then Regal would be it. It is a bit awkward tying on them since I am used to the other vises. I really like how it clamps down on hooks and it built like a tank. Most of my tying is on bigger hooks but then again you will not regret it. Orvis had their own edition with a Green round base with the dished out pockets which was cool. Kinda wished I purchased it at the time tho now that I got my granddaughter tying flies lately.

Have fun when you get your Regal and Enjoy it!

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This is the best comparative review I have seen of fly tying vises: http://flyfishohio.com/Vise%20Review%201/Fly_Tying_Vise_Shoot-Out.htm

I came away with a real lust for an Anvil Regal, although I cannot justify buying one. I think buying an Anvil brand vise would be like a friend told me about buying Carhart clothes, “Be sure you like it and it fits, because it’s going to last a long time.”

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What is an “Anvil Regal”?

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That’s what happens when my fingers become disconnected from my brains, what I meant was an Anvil Apex.
http://anvilusa.com/apex_fly_tying_vise.htm

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I used to worry about this on my vise with the standard jaws. I got one to compliment my original Regal with the Stainless Steel jaws that have a finer taper. I haven’t had that problem with the SS (or the original for that matter). The SS jaws will tye flies from 22 up to sz 2. I love my Regals. Spend the extra $$$ and get the bronze base with the pockets in it. Great for tying bead head flies!

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