Dyna-King Barracuda Fly Tying Rotary Vise Review

A look at the Barracuda, my new favorite vise.

[@SC-rh5yo]

The Dyna-King is the single best fly tying Vice EVER. I’ve owned mine for 25 years and it is the best. I own a Dyna-King Barracuda, an Able, Renzetti, several Regals, a couple cheap no-names and my first Thompson. Spend the money, own the best.

[@Clambelly]

I grew up in Montauk. I cannot decide between Dyna-King Barracuda Deluxe and HMH TRV Spartan. Thanks for the great review.

[@KN6SU]

It looks like your vise is the Barracuda Junior, rather than the "full size" Barracuda. The main difference is that the Junior's shaft is 1/4" diameter compared to 3/8" for its bigger brother. I considered both and preferred the Junior for its lighter weight and the fact that I don't tie massive salt water flies, for which the "Senior" might be a bit more stable. The only thing I don't like about this and other DK vises is their slotted jaws...great for holding larger hooks rock solidly, but for smaller trout hooks the optional DK midge jaws are really better.

[@raywalteroutdoors]

I use a hair rubber band for the rear hook on articulated flies

[@kec2528]

Thanks for the great review. I commonly tie 18 - 22 size flies and just bought this vise. I have tied 26 hooks but my fingers and eyes don’t like too!

[@stevemd8947]

I have owned the Trekker and now own the Jr. Barracuda. Great vises. But unfortunately the price of Dyna-King vises have

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Ryan. That was in my opinion an honest review.

[@shanehertzog5812]

I like when you pull the vises lever you here a click .very nice.

[@user-zs5po9nv9l]

Had mine for over 17 yrs. Normally I do not comment on products. Unfortunately not long after purchasing the vise the jaw started sticking close. Had to beat on it to open. Replaced the jaws and still it sticks. Would not waste the money for something that costs over $500.

[@email16v]

Buy some flitz metal polish and make that thing look even better than brand new. You womt be disappointed!

[@in2thepickers888]

And apex

[@thomaskitlica5572]

You don't use stainless hooks do you??

[@rustymeadows3482]

Do you have to have a high priced vice? IM 70 years old been at this for a hell of a long time. I have used the same vice for ever. The price of most all vices including the so called Budget vice is to much Get the vice you can without all the bells and whistles that's put on them. The vise needs only to hold the hook. I have a Thompson came in a red box. Not much to it. Not much could go wrong. One of the best buys that I have made in my 70 Years. Save all the money you can for materials. Im lucky I hunt and fish. Most of my my feathers and hairs come from the field. a lot of the tools I have made myself.🥸