Fly Tying Vise Review - Dr Fish Rotary

One of the most economical true rotary vises out there, the Dr. Fish aluminum rotary vise comes with either a C-clamp, or with both the clamp and pedestal.
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Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: amzn.to/34U0rUe
Mike Valla's "Tying the Founding Flies," 2015, amzn.to/354oSir
Valla's "Tying and Fishing Bucktails..." 2016, amzn.to/3Jg2Mys
Valla's "Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies," 2020, amzn.to/3DmYOjJ
Valla's "Classic Streamer Fly Box," 2020, amzn.to/3n3Vakf
Dave Hughes, "Essential Trout Flies," 2017, amzn.to/3lbCZYX
Hughes, "Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters," amzn.to/3HC2jpc
Hughes, "Wet Flies," 2015, amzn.to/33ac3lQ
David Klausmeyer's "Favorite Flies," 2020, amzn.to/3oeSNMa
Randle Scott Stetzer's "Flies, the Best One Thousand," amzn.to/34Q15mp
Terry Hellekson's "Popular Fly Patterns," 1976, amzn.to/2L4IyvS
Dick Stewart's, "Flies for Bass and Panfish," 1992, amzn.to/3aGpFs1
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[@Fresh_Popped_Corn]

any vise that holds a hook firm is better than none at all; to get one with a true rotary function at a price like that is a win! Thanks Matt #skunk

[@SavageFlies]

Congrats my friend! I just did the drawing for the vise and this comment came up. Send me an email and I'll get the vise in the mail to you. [e-mail]

[@Fresh_Popped_Corn]

Woah no way! Thank you Matt, I’ll email you right away my friend, I appreciate you!

[@diecastrejuvenation7779]

This is the vice I'm currently using. I've had it a year or so and love it! The jaw arm did get a little loose where the arm meets the jaw assembly, but the replacement jaw for the Nirvana vise at Moonlit Fly fishing is only $14 and is an exact fit for this vise. So even with the extra $14 for that, if ever needed, it's an excellent vise for a really reasonable price. Thanks for the review, and as always, looking forward to you next episode.

[@johnmaples2783]

Matt. You are definitely not a skunk. You continue to give positive vibes to get people interested in fly tying.

[@centralcoaster33]

For sure! Got me interested. A couple of random encounters on the rivers and this channel are all I've needed so far.

[@user-wp2dn8uk5z]

This is easily one of the best alternatives to the 'luxury' vices out there. All that extra savings can be better spent for materials , hooks, and other fly tying tools. This vice will do the job. Thanks for reviewing it.

[@jordangraves9067]

Thanks for the insights, Skunk.

[@mikefreel8334]

Based on your informative review it is appeared that this vise does not belong in the skunk category. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@ybarrajc]

Thanks for the review Matt, appreciate your honest thoughts on it. Have a blessed day my friend.

[@kevincritters]

Great review. Skunk. Thanks for the videos

[@timyoung6431]

Skunk. Thaks Matt, for always giving back, as always. I hope you & your family have a great week!

[@abrahammazat9554]

Skunk. Your videos have been so helpful and a great source of reliable information. I really appreciate your detailed and clear explanations!

[@user-dp1gm8xp2n]

Really enjoy everything you post each time. Thanks for taking the time. #skunk

[@garrisonh]

I was looking at this vice! great timing. Thanks for the review. A skunk is often under appreciated.

[@mikew5900]

Skunk! Great review on this vise. I really appreciate your videos. Tight lines! 🦗

[@65mac]

Skunk. Thank you for ALL your advice, Matt. They are very helpful. That vise would be perfect for a travel kit. Keep the videos coming! 👊🏻

[@DB-iu8yl]

Nice review as always. I appreciate the way you give back to your viewers. It’s always nice to catch the first fish of the day to get the skunk off of the boat.

[@robertsmith8973]

Skunk!!!. Nice little travel vise,I’ve been looking at this,thanks for the review.

[@andrewm.2720]

Skunk you channel is very intuitive and fun to watch

[@thedailyeaglefromcms]

Looking to buy my first vise. Watched the review and appreciated the information. I don't want to get skunked when I finally decide on which one to buy.

[@tomt5176]

G’morning Matt. Very good review video. Some guys tend to ramble a bit on their reviews, but you stayed on point and gave a comprehensive analysis quickly, perfect! I even got a chuckle as usual, thank you Mr #snunk

[@patrickmccormick7360]

Love the channel Matt! The flies I have tied following the videos keep me off the SKUNK. Keep it tight!

[@user-gm3dw5ql4f]

Good morning Matt nice review I e been tying for a couple of years and always enjoy your videos,keep up the great work and stay away from the skunk.thanks for all you do for our sport.

[@butchcunningham5344]

Matt, your awesome!!!! Just started tying flies, and came across your channel, you have taught me the basics on how to tie flies, thanks! I bought this very vise with a material starter kit....limited, but it got me started tying....thanks for all you do.

[@Chappysoutdoors1494]

Skunk. Would love a rotary vice as I just got into tying my own flys. Great video. You get right to the point. Love it!

[@Hikin70]

Hey Matt, hope all is well. This looks like a winner for a travel vise and a good one to take with me on my skunk hunting adventures! #skunk

[@jimkirchner6028]

Great review! Glad to see it is not a skunk of a vice!

[@gregleak5134]

Thanks for the review, Matt. It's great, open, and straightforward, as always. I will pass my chance on this and hope that it will end up in the hands of a new tyer. Your friend Greg in Jefferson city mo

[@charleshailey9785]

Looks good, I camp in our RV and this looks like it would be easy to travel with Skunk

[@thomaswalls123]

That looks like a great travel vise, love your videos, keep them coming . Skunk

[@user-he6xj6km7f]

Just started watching your show. I'm pretty new and fly tying and am really enjoying your content.

[@tompeterson559]

Thanks for the review, Matt! I always appreciate your feedback on products and tools. Skunk is a fun choice of words for this one!

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Good morning Matt. Nice review. That vise will be a nice addition for someone looking to start or for travel for some. I like my travel vise to be a pedestal so it can be used anywhere like a truck tailgate. I’m really happy with what I’m currently using so good luck to all those entering. Thanks Matt for providing the opportunity.

[@user-ex4tt6lg2s]

Thanks for the review and heads up on a good, inexpensive vise. So skunk and have a great day!

[@user-qg3mq5eg8k]

Thanks for the review! I was looking at rotary vises this morning to upgrade, but did not want to buy a skunk. Thanks again enjoy your videos!

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good Morning Sir Matt, great review and good luck to the new tiers. I have a Reagal Medallion and a Griffin Spider Cam. Both are travel all my needs are taken care of with these two vises. ALWAYS watching and tight lines your friend Edward in Texas.

[@alanwheelock1870]

First time making a comment. I've been watching for years and coping many of your flies, usually the day after. This review was timely as my grandson is starting to tie and watches you all the time. Trust your reviews and will purchase one for my grandson. #skunk

[@robertquade1550]

Another Great Video Review! Looks to be a solid vice for Vacation/Fishing trip Tying sessions! Skunk

[@tomtopping7727]

Great job as always on the review. I’ve got to get back to my bench as I need some new flies after getting skunked on my last trip.

[@markfritch3168]

Thanks for the great review Matt! This would be perfect for my nephew, who just got into fly fishing. I did see a fly once called the skunk, but I haven’t ever used that particular material. Hope your week goes great, thanks again for sharing this.

[@ronniekirin4958]

Thanks for the review Matt. I have been considering upgrading my vise from the one I got in a kit a while back. Skunk.

[@jeffjackson5331]

That is a sweet looking vise. It would definitely be an upgrade to my cheap SKUNK vise that i am currently using. Thank you for the honest review Matt. You have a wonderful day and week Matt. God Bless you and your family.

[@pylot84]

Managed to tie with our Mayfly Project kids this weekend and avoided the skunk on the flies they tied on some previous vises you’ve recommended Matt! Thanks for all that you do. 👍🏽

[@FlyFishDan]

Great review - thanks! SKUNK!!

[@brianthorne3392]

Thank you for reviewing this vise. I've seen it but haven't been able to find any reputable reviews until now. My current vise is a real skunk.

[@ZacharyBobbie1611]

That’s a beautiful vice! I am still using the stationary vice from my friend and the vice out of my Orvis fly tying kit. I am most definitely saving up for a rotary vice! Tight lines!

[@ThomasEmslie]

Always look forward to your posts. Especially your Smoky Mountain fles. That is close to where I live and planning to tie a box of nothing but those flies. With a box of those flies one could never be skunk

[@mikesflies5005]

Thanks Matt. A very good vice especially for beginners who want to upgrade from a basic introductory vice. Thanks for giving back Matt. I won’t be using the word s**nk, just wanted you to know I appreciate how much you care for the fly tying community. I hope whoever wins this appreciates it too. God bless

[@jthrash75]

Skunk. That looks like a really nice vise for the money. Definitely for me it would be a great travel vise since im on a regal revolution at home. Love the case and seems to have stirage for tools as well. Great review Matt!

[@billadams5588]

Thanks for the review. Surprised by the value! You won't be skunked buying this.

[@MyItalians]

Morning Matt, hope all is well with you and your family. The skunk is on a roll with me this year.

[@craigrobinson6938]

Skunk, polecat,noxious possum, pepe lepew ,dank kat, my vise sucks, thanks for the great videos keep em coming it really helps some of us idiots.

[@walterrook3196]

love the review of this vise. Hope i don't get skunked in another drawing. thanks for your great tying videos.

[@sdnc99new38]

Great review! This is the only real review I have found for this particular vise. My old vice is a skunk by comparison. I think I have found a good upgrade at a price that is nice.

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

Good review . It would be a good second or travel vise for anyone who has a skunk day of fishing and they want to tie to make the day better. It would be a great starter vise for a beginning tyer. Thanks for the in-depth review.

[@stephenludahl3373]

I have been looking at that vise on Amazon as a traveler style vise. Love watching your reviews and your fly tying. Keep up the good work. Skunk is a bad word for fisherman but honestly it means just one more day closer to catching fish.

[@matthewrainey1894]

Nice vice for the price. Not a skunk in disguise. Thanks, Matt!

[@timothymarks3286]

Love the smell of skunk. Good review on vice, may look into purchasing one

[@richardandrews7232]

Great review. I would love a travel vise. I went fly fishing Friday. Water still pretty cold here is Texas and of course I got the skunk. It was nice being outside though. Thanks Matt. Have a great week.

[@samh4232]

Oh wow. Nice find. I have my Peak that I love but it’s a Haus to travel with. I have a crown but it’s heavy for a travel, this looks like upgrade material here and I keep the rotary function. Thanks Matt

[@RustyWillet]

Good review matt, it's been awhile since I've seen you videos looking forward to catching up on them. Good name for Dr Fish is the travel skunk, have a great day Matt

[@jeffmays1671]

Need a good travel vice. Skunk is usually my luck in these give aways. Thanks for all your videos. Keep them coming.

[@paledunn8592]

Matt love your work. I started teaching tying this season for a table full of brothers nieces and nephews.This vice looks like a good option for my beginners. I'll send them a link and no I don't seem to have a skunk skin in my collection.

[@michaelmerlino6753]

Love your reviews on vises.Lord knows I don’t need another one but I’m going to add skunk here and if I win I would like for you to donate it to a very worthy beginner for me.thank you again for this vlog.

[@andreachapman6886]

Sunk, I'm new to tying love every moment I'm tying behind it. Definitely looking for an upgrade. Awesome review!!! Hoping to get lucky. Wife and l are having health issues and money is very tight.

[@ForesterNick]

Skunk Great review Matt!

[@geralddow2111]

Hey Matt! As always, thanks for your honest reviews and all you do for our tying community! Looks like sweet vise....really like the case. I've been tying for 50 years or so and still using my Thompson Model A. Might have to consider this one. Maybe even find a pattern that uses SKUNK!

[@richardjones2129]

Thanks Matt for another good review. I'm thinking it would make a great travel vise especially tying a green tailed skunk fly! I enjoy ur video's. Keep them coming. God Bless n Fish on!

[@bobbarth4456]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm new to tying and look forward to your videos I like the back stories as well. I'm waiting for one where you use skunk

[@fredrickwaldon1579]

Looks like a great low end vise Matt.I ve never even seen a rotary vise in person.I’ll definitely check this one out and see how many Skunk flies I can tie.

[@richardbutts6512]

Wow that would be a awesome travel vise!! Good luck to all!! Skunk

[@BRGOutdoors]

Skunk Great video and not a bad little vice for the price especially with that rotary feature.

[@ryanseratt9123]

Thanks for the review. I’m just starting and would like to upgrade. Skunk.

[@icefisher1171]

Hello, Matt. Great review, as always. This would be a great vise for my daughter to use, as she is still learning how to tie some nice patterns, to rid herself of the skunk when she fishes. 😮

[@jeffwhitley2953]

Skunk --- Looks like a great vice. 😊

[@stevebest4867]

Thanks as always Matt, Great informaion. Hope I don’t get a skunk on the water the next time!

[@DarrellOlson]

It appears to be a nice-looking vice. I could tie a few skunk fly patterns. Thanks for giving back and promoting fly tying.

[@sherrystroh241]

Getting skunked on the river fortunately not lately. 😊have a great day fun video.

[@danielyost9126]

Another great review Matt at the price and functionality it doesn’t smell like a skunk

[@user-cr2bd1wu4u]

Nice review. Looks perfect for a travel vice. I could tie my skunk fly all day on the road.

[@dalelinton7716]

Thanks Matt. This is a timely review. I just started seriously tying with an old kit and have been looking at rotary vices. I saw a dead skunk on the road today and wondered if fly tiers use road kill fur in anything the tie.

[@tomfitzgibbon6691]

Matt, thanks for the review. Please keep ‘em coming. #skunk

[@markg.8209]

It appears that the tensioning screw can be put onto the back of the barrel for left-handed tires, pretty convenient. Thanks for the review, I just placed my order on Amazon. My first fly will be made with skunk fur.

[@michaelmuzzey7871]

"SKUNK"!!! I'm currently tying on a non rotary vise and would really love to try a rotary vise and I think the clamp is the best way to go. Great review as always. Keep up the videos!

[@ki6ada2005]

Matt, great review and great price. But my magic word is the word "skunk" for the skunk tail hanging on your wall. Tight lines, sir. Steve Johnson.

[@tonydianeturpin8525]

I hope I don't get Skunk this summer on fishing.. love watching you videos , have a great day.. God Bless

[@joefallon2065]

Nice vise Matt. Skunk!

[@Johnno815]

That's a skunk I would love let live on my bench! Thanks for the review

[@ralphnicosia-rusin966]

Sounds like a good candidate for my step up. Hope the #skunk is not a frequent companion to my future fishing trips. Thanks Matt!

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

#Skunk! Thanks, Matt, for the review! I may have to give this vise a try.

[@stevenwiersma5069]

Looks like a very nice vise. As always, A fair review, mentioning country of origin is appropriate. Aaaaaaahhhhh! Skunk!

[@FlyTyer1948]

Nice review. That looks like a pretty good travel vise or starter vise for a new tyer. I’m glad there is still innovation going on in fly tying. You made an interesting choice of keyword for the giveaway. I’m already set for vises, so I won’t use the word, but it made for some funny reading in the comments. :-)

[@toddslichter7831]

Thanks for the review, Matt. I am looking for an additional vise and this looks like the one to buy. I always get skunk (ed) so I am ordering one now. 😂

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Thanks Matt! As others have said: I love your concise, straightforward and unbiased reviews. I've been thinking about a travel vise for a while and this will certainly fit the bill. I think I'll take a shot at this one and if I get #skunk (ed) I'll buy one from the big A. Thanks again, stay safe!

[@caseyb2598]

To neutralize the smell of a skunk spray, combine hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap to create a homemade solution, then thoroughly wash the affected area with it.

[@typhoontony5351]

I was considering this vise. My son and i enjoy spending time together creating lures on our beginner kit. Looking to upgrade and not get a skunk😊

[@gregmoore6278]

Very thorough review. Love your channel and content. If adjustable height is the only con, then can't beat this vise for the price. Thanks Matt. #skunk

[@user-hy2rp3zm9e]

Like your reviews and have watched you tye, alot of flys. I never made an in-line spinner in skunk colors but with a few red beads might work ln the spring for the Red-bellys.

[@jesseblacksuit2761]

Thanks for the review! Skunk.

[@hirkojs]

Morning Matt. Awesome review ! As always, your product reviews are well thought out and thorough. I could certainly use a quality Travel vice since I’ll be probating my father’s estate for several months 3000 miles from home and don’t have anything to try and learn to tie. #skunk is a fitting name to me.

[@jimgollach6202]

Good review Matt, good vise for someone else, I'll stick with my regal medallion stainless head. Good luck ladies and fellas!

[@bryanandryszak925]

#Skunk - Hey, Matt. Thanks for this review. I’ve been thinking of an economical travel vise for a while now. I might consider this one. Thanks for trying this out for all of us. Hope I’m the lucky winner. Take care!