Fly Tying Vise Review - Maxcatch Rotating Alloy Vise

A solid vise for a beginner but definitely useful for more experienced tiers as well. Lightweight, solid and easy to setup and use.
Congratulations to Frank Monroe, the winner of this drawing. Enjoy the vise my friend!
Available on Amazon at: amzn.to/2TbYLn1
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[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

Hey Matt These are really great products. I just ordered 18 of these for our Heroes Mending on the Fly Canada program here in Nova Scotia. We teach tying and fly fishing to veterans with physical and mental disabilities due to their service. Maxcatch always gives us fantastic deals on equipment. Really hard to believe that local companies won't support our vets but a Chinese company will. Tight Lines Mike

[@garyib7200]

My first vice. I got it from a guy I met in a campground. He was retired and had been a fishing guide. We stayed in contact and when I asked for advice on getting a vice he offered me his. A week or two later and 75$s lighter, I got a POS vice with a bunch of old smelly tying material. It works but is as basic as they get. Made of chrome and rust. Now, 2 yrs later, I'm shopping something a bit better. Thanks for your reviews. They help.

[@SavageFlies]

I just did the drawing and congrats to Frank Monroe! Thanks to all who participated and make sure to tune in for the next book review and giveaway of Mike Valla's "Tying and Fishing Bucktails and Other Hair Wings" soon. Cheers. -Matt

[@michaelpeterson6413]

Bummed I missed the vise giveaway. I thought I messed up my shoulder again. I was to bummed to watch any videos. Congrats to the winner

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Michael, but you know we'll be doing more over the summer. Probably a book next, and then maybe some very basic beginner vises (I just picked up a few Supremes and some AAs.)

[@MarcTelesha]

Thompson A in the early 80s. Had instructions for 5 flies. I tied a zug bug for my first fly and caught a pan fish with that three years later when I finally got a fly rod.

[@SavageFlies]

Cool story Marc, and I'm seeing in a lot of comments that the Thompson Model A was a lot of people's first vise. That thing must have been all over the place back in the 70s and 80s. :-)

[@garyhannah756]

Thompson A vise was the first. Purchased by my dad in 1974 from Finkelsteins in Asheville NC

[@SavageFlies]

I'm seeing in the comments that a lot of folks first vise was a Thompson. A true classic! Thanks for the note. :-)

[@mikeney5113]

Man Matt that's awesome!! Congratulations on it all.great videos and reviews.thanks brother!!!!!!!!

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Mike. It's been a long year, but definitely a fun one. :-)

[@daniellowell926]

Bought the maxxcatch because of your review. Will be in this week. Fingers crossed. Thank you.

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

I'm really glad I found your channel. As a new fly tier my tying has come a long ways just by wacthing your tying videos. I've been tying for a little over a year and I've been using the trusty ole 102 Supreme and it gets me buy just fine probably because it's the only vise i've ever used. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into channel. #green

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Cephas; I really appreciate the kind words. The Supreme was a lot of our first vises and still, it's not a bad one. But I think you'd definitely like this one. Good luck my friend!

[@bulldogkyle2007]

Just tied my very first fly using the maxcatch

[@rollinlapoint4554]

This vise certainly beats my first AA vise that I started my tying. Good luck to the entrants ! Thanks Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Rollin. From reading these comments it looks like lots of tiers started with the AA or a Thompson Model A. Pretty classic vises. :-)

[@whitey0o5]

Hey. I bought this vice after vigorous hours of watching and rewatching your videos. Lol thanks for all the great info. I love the Max catch. It's my first vice and I'm having a blast learning. But I have some news I wanted to share. The green handle that tightens the jaws. Broke last night. The vice is maybe 3 weeks old and tied 6 flies. The handle looks like plastic where it broke. I drilled out the old hole. a 4 or 6 inch number 2 square drive(roberts) screwdriver bit fits in the hole perfectly to replace the handle so I'm able to tight the jaws. Just wanted to share this in the comments. I still like the vice and will continue to use. Also for the salt water guys. It fits a 1/0 and a 3/0. Just need to mess with it a little.

[@davehall2160]

My first vise was the one in the Orvis fly tying kit for trout and now I've got a Regal Thanks for the video Matt

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Dave, and I appreciate your support my friend!

[@toddslichter7831]

My first vice was a hand-me-down from my uncle. It was passed to me in 1978, when I started tying. I cannot remember the name of it, but it was similar to a Cabelas Super AA vice. I tied on it for about 8 years and upgraded to a Regal. Thanks for the review Matt. Thanks for all you do and congrats on the growth over the last year. 😎

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Todd, I really appreciate that. It's been a fun journey so far!

[@peterrebhahn1113]

My first vise was a Thompson Model A, which I received from my parents for Christmas on Dec. 25, 1969 when I was 14. I still have it. I like the fact that the vise you reviewed has a clamp because I firmly believe that, while pedestal vises are more convenient, the clamp style encourages (demands, actually) proper hand placement close to the body, which allows for more precise work. I've never seen anyone mention this in a video, or in any of the fishing and tying magazines over the years but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I've got more gear than is decent so no hashtag for this 66-year-old. I hope that vise lands in the hands of a beginner -- the younger he or she is the better. And congrats on the 12-month growth of the channel. Earned and deserved.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you so much Peter. And interesting take on the clamp vises forcing better hand placement. I can see that but have never thought about it. And it does make sense that a lot of the legends in the sport seemed to use clamp on vises. I might have to do a test run with this in mind and see if I notice a difference. Of course, when I'm making a video I need the pedestal since I have a backdrop between me and my vise. But still, interesting to consider. Thanks again for the note and the kind words. Cheers. -Matt

[@crowdaddy8355]

That Maxcatch was my first vise I purchased. I bought it after your review about lower cost vises, that are relatively good. I’m trying to pick between Renzetti, Regal, and Stonfo for my next vise. Thanks for the video and congratulations on 4.5k subscribers.

[@SavageFlies]

I think Tim Cammisa may have reviewed a Stonfo and there are probably some Renzetti vs Regal comparisons out there. Of course I'm partial to the Regal... I just love the jaw style and how easy they are to set and adjust the hook. 👍

[@6610andrewc]

I started out tying woolly buggers for salmon fishing on a AA vise. #green I have since started tying other flies and I love it. I try tying every fly you do whenever I have all the supplies. Thank you!

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you Andrew! You may end up with boxes full of flies you'll never use if you tie everything. :-) Which isn't bad if you tie for fun like I'm doing half the time. Thanks for the note. Cheers. -Matt

[@bigdaddy99929]

Congratulations!!!🎉 Matt

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Clyde! I always appreciate your support my friend. :-)

[@glennluteraan4434]

I'm brand new to fly fishing, and like most hobbies, I jump all the way in and have already looked into beginning fly tying.I came across your channel while researching vises and really appreciate the way you approach people of all budgets and knowledge levels in your videos. Thanks! #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Hi Glenn! Welcome to the world of fly tying. Just be careful or you'll be hooked like many of us and you may find yourself with a room full of bird skins and animal pelts... and more materials than you'll be able to use in a lifetime! But it's a fun hobby and a great community. Let me know if you ever have any questions. We've got a lot of great folks who watch the channel and are happy to answer questions in the comments. Cheers. -Matt

[@MayheM_72]

I got the Colorado Angler's kit for Christmas 2020. I still use it, it works OK, and none of the tools have broken. I've tied little dry flies, and bigger streamers for bass and light saltwater fish. I have been looking for a vise upgrade, and this looks good to me, based on my budget, my needs, and my skill level.

[@neilcox2739]

Hi Matt, good to see a review for a modest priced vise, and thanks for keeping any politics out of the picture.

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Neil. You wouldn’t believe some of the comments and email I got when I left a presidential candidate poster in the background one time. Oops!

[@skylazart]

Omg thank you Matt!!! You’re giving so much for the fly tying community. 🎂🎂🎂 #green

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Felipe; it's been my pleasure getting to help the community when I can. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@charlieboutin3341]

I inherited my dads vice in 1980. It’s probably from the 1940s. I found a picture of it online but it just says vintage. I only started tying on it 3 years ago, don’t know why I waited so long to flyfish, it’s all I do now.😂 I now own a Peak vice also but still use my dads for sentimental tying.🙂 Really enjoy your channel Matt! Thanks a lot, have a great week! 🎣👍✌️ps Congratulations on 4500 subscribers..many more to come! 😃

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Charlie! And what a treasure to still have your dad's vise from the 40s. I would hold on to that thing forever. And thanks for the kind words. I'm still having fun with the channel and that's what it's all about. :-)

[@gordonmiller4439]

My first vise came in a fly tying kit that I purchased from the main post exchange at Ft. Campbell, KY when I was stationed there in the mid-'80s. It was very basic with a C clamp, post, and screw adjustable jaws. The cool thing is that I have a Kodak 110 photo of me with my first finished fly clamped in that vise. Haha, great memories! #green

[@SavageFlies]

That's a great story Gordon! I think a lot of us started with a very similar vise. Fun times indeed. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@Jd-yc3gw]

My first vise was a gift and it was a unknown brand that came with a kit. It worked okay but it didn’t always hold hooks the greatest. I decided that if I was going to upgrade it would be a true rotary so I got a Griffin mongoose. Probably my last vise but you never know. Good review Matt, hope that vise goes to someone who wants to get started or needs a vise. Take care.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks John. Always appreciate your support my friend. 👍

[@blue_ridge_on_the_fly4174]

When I started tying seriously, I started with an Orvis EZ travel vise. I still have it and use it some times. But I upgraded to a Renzetti Rotary Vise my children got me last year for Christmas. Now I have my sights on a Regal Revolution Vise. Since the base is heavier than my peak, I’m hoping to be able to tie without my vise moving on me. I may just place velcro under my Renvertii to keep it from moving on me.

[@SavageFlies]

I've never tied on a Renzetti Tim, but I still hear lots of great things about them. But I can tell you that I absolutely love my Revolution. I tied on it for about a year and liked it so much I ended up buying the stainless steel head. If you tie a lot of small flies (18 and smaller) then this is the way to go. But the standard head is still pretty amazing.

[@chevyguy6510]

Just started Fly Fishing this year and wanting to tie my own flies. Would be be a great hobby for long Wisco winters! Keep making these videos Matt! #green

[@SavageFlies]

You got it my friend! I appreciate the kind words. Good luck! 🍀👍

[@charleskimberl7220]

Matt, My first vise was from Herter's in Waseca, MN. I was fourteen at the time (1958). It was the cheapest thing they had but I remember being so proud of it. I think it was three or four dollars.

[@SavageFlies]

Wow, great comment Charles! I do have a vintage Herter's vise but haven't tried using it as the C-clamp isn't wide enough to fit on my bench.

[@easttnflyfreak2870]

looking forward to another great year thanks Matt !!! #Green

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks James and I appreciate the support this past year. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good Evening Sir Matt, very cool review. I remember the last review I was taken by this vice and was thought about buying one. I decided to wait. There is a dream vise I want and it's the Regal Revolution like yours with stainless steel jaws, and I'm confident one day I will own one. Good night Sir Matt and thanks.

[@SavageFlies]

Well thank you Edward! And I tell you, the Revolution with stainless steel jaws is an absolute pleasure to tie on. It's certainly not a purchase to take lightly but I think mine is going to last me the rest of my life. Have a great week my friend!

[@edwardchavez5627]

@@SavageFlies you to Matt. I Bought a new phone with a better camera now I can send better pictures after the Texas State Shoot that ends July 4th.

[@SavageFlies]

Great Edward; looking forward to seeing your awesome ties!

[@u27762001]

I bought this #GREEN vise for my nephew for christmas.... he is knew to the art of tying but he enjoys it and likes this vise for his first one....

[@SavageFlies]

Excellent choice for a new tier Ryan! Now if you supplied him with all the materials he might use, you would certainly be the favorite uncle. :-)

[@laytonmarvin3790]

Well, my first vise was a Ty-Master Supreme and I still have it, lol I no longer use it but it makes for a great conversation piece. I bought it from a local Fly shop about 40 years ago, that unfortunately since close. Congratulations to you and the success of your channel. #Green

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Layton. It’s supporters like you who always watch and comment that have helped the channel grow. And I really appreciate it my friend. 👍

[@derrickjackson6238]

I just appreciate you man. Your passion for tying and sharing info is truely helping me with the art. I love this channel. I just switched phones and subscribed again lol! Keep growing and sharing! Proud of you!

[@derrickjackson6238]

#Green

[@derrickjackson6238]

Been tying 2 years on a $22 vise. This would be an amazing upgrade for me might I add!

[@SavageFlies]

Derrick, thanks so much for the kind words. It's really what keep me going sometimes. :-)

[@SavageFlies]

And I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@derrickjackson6238]

I've become obsessed with it. It's my healing now so thanks again for all the knowledge!

[@jimholland1592]

Love your new intro, and with our new granddaughter in North Caroline . I have enjoyed your channel over the pass 15 months there about.

[@SavageFlies]

Yep Jim, you're one of my longest term supporters. And I really appreciate it! Maybe I'll still be doing this ten years from now, and maybe... someday I'll get to fish with some of you. I haven't been to North Carolina in a couple of years but man, I'm itching to get back to the Great Smoky Mountains. :-)

[@jimholland1592]

@@SavageFlies North Caroline is amazing my daughter and son n law live there. I am in Georgia outside Atlanta. If you ever have a reason to head that way we have plenty of room. And North Ga. has good fishing. You are welcome anytime 👍

[@SavageFlies]

That’s right; I think I remember that! You ever heard of Dalton? That’s where my mom lives and I may be coming down to see her in a month or so. I just might have to bug you!

[@jimholland1592]

@@SavageFlies would love for you to I will email you my contact info 👍

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Supreme: still have it and I got it in 1992. Still an awesome vise. You can tie it with any size hook.

[@stevenwiersma1800]

First vise was a type A. Purchased for me by youngest son as a Christmas gift. #green

[@SavageFlies]

Nice Steven. I think tons of tiers started with the model A. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@slickydicky]

Cabelas deluxe fly tying kit. It's a handy little vice that holds a variety of hooks shapes and sizes well. Ever since I got my renzetti a little over a year ago I use the cabelas kit as my traveling kit since I had places to hold all the tools you would ever need

[@SavageFlies]

That's awesome David. I think a lot of us do that, we upgrade vises and keep the old around as a spare or travel vise. I appreciate the note my friend. :-)

[@danielyost9126]

Good looking vise impressed with the large c clamp

[@danielyost9126]

First vise was a Thompson model B

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Daniel. Appreciate you watching my friend!

[@mikefick6725]

Love that #green anodizing on that max catch:)

[@SavageFlies]

It is pretty sharp Mike. Good luck my friend! 🍀👍

[@mikeney5113]

#green.great little vise matt.the videos are top notch.thank you for all ya do!!

[@SavageFlies]

I got you entered Mike; good luck! :-)

[@michaelmerlino6753]

I hate to date myself,but my first vise was a Universal Rotory Vise given to me in the late 50’s.Used it a lot and wore it out.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh wow Michael, I've seen some of those! Never in person but when reading about vintage tying equipment. I think that thing is a true classic!

[@cheflexx778]

Thanks for all the knowledge you're sharing with the rest of us. I much appreciate it!! 👍👍 #green

[@SavageFlies]

It's my pleasure and thanks for the kind words. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@cheflexx778]

@@SavageFlies good morning matt! I have a question for you. So as I have mentioned before I am new to fly tying and the smallest flies that I have tied have been 14-16. My fishing manager at our Orvis store tells me that I should start practicing tying smaller flies. Would you do a video on how to tie smaller flies maybe size 18 to 22? Maybe give us some tips on how much material to use, what size threads we should be using, etc because I attempted to tie a size 18 elk hair Caddis and let me tell you it was a disaster. LOL it just looked like a little ball of fur. you couldn't see the hook, but I still loved it... Lol. Anyhow, any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. As always thanks for all you do! Have a fantastic day!

[@Loyalist-ul6qm]

Glasgow angling Centre veniards beginner trout flytying kit £60 loved every minute of it.

[@RockyPhillips]

Very cool, I've always seen this vise online and wondered about it, thanks Matt for the review. #green

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Rocky. And yep, it comes up a lot on Amazon searches. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@rickjones3558]

#green. Great review as always. Keep up the great work. The vise looks solid. Have a fantastic day.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Rick! (If you see this response, go back and edit your hashtag to remove the space in it. The comment picker won't see it otherwise.) Good luck!

[@doraapfeld9248]

#Green. Love the look and light weight. Would make a great travel vice.

[@SavageFlies]

Yes indeed. I appreciate you watching. Good luck my friend! 🍀👍

[@lylefrost1996]

just started tying 2yrs ago on a regal none rotating vise that was giving to me and its almost 40yrs ols

[@chrisingram9798]

There is such a vast gap between entry level vises and the nice ones that spending a few extra bucks for a mid range vise like this one is money well spent until you decide if you want to shell out the coin for a brand name vise. I started with the usual cheaply then spent about 60 on my next vise, a rotary that I used to get decent at tying on. I still think the couple hundred I spent on my Regal midge was well worth it for the tying I do but it is not for everybody. Thanks for the review Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

That's exactly my philosophy Chris. A cheap vise that comes with a kit serves a purpose, but to really see if you like tying, a decent mid-level vise is good to have. And only then, if you're hooked, you might find yourself looking for a higher end vise. I mean, in the end, the flies I tie on my Regal aren't any better than the ones I tie on my Peak, but it's a lot more fun to use. :-)

[@Fintuition]

Really appreciate your videos and information. Keep the videos coming! #green

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Spencer I appreciate the kind words. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@randycampbell3628]

#GREEN- looks nice. Thank You Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Randy and I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@Fixing-and-making-things]

Thanks for the review I’m still using an old vice that came in a kit I’ve only been tying a couple of months though. #Green

[@SavageFlies]

I think we've all got that first vise hanging around. :-) I got you entered my friend; good luck!

[@joeduca8582]

#green Congrats on the subs Matt, it's got to be that reappearing beard! ;O) Just kidding, it's because you're genuine, honest, and have a passion for the sport. So thank you. Looks like a fine vise Matt. An import knockoff of a pedestal Thompson A was my first legit vise. Cost $20, came with three heads, two of which I've never used. I bought it at sportsman show about 40 years ago. I still use it.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Joe, I really appreciate the comment. I think half the tiers commenting here started with the Thompson Model A. That thing must have been ubiquitous throughout the 70s and 80s! And that you can still use it 40 years later is a testament to its durability. Thanks for the note my friend. Good luck!

[@kenhorton6692]

You always do such a great job on your reviews. #green

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Ken, I really appreciate that. Good luck my friend! 🍀👍

[@jeffcollins1172]

First vise was a Thompson A from Cabelas back in 1982

[@geevital5300]

A Thompson it was given to me a gentleman in Johnstown NY

[@pablogarza4793]

#GREEN nice vise I'm still using one from project healing water. Always great Chanel.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Pablo! I think you'd like this one. It's pretty solid. Good luck my friend. :-)

[@troyschmidt767]

Looks like a good vice to start with, I appreciate your review, I'm new to fly fishing and would like to start tying. #green

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Troy! Appreciate you watching my friend. :-)

[@ghart91]

Showing my age ! My first was the Herters Vise. I agree this vise you reviewed would be a great travel vise. #Green.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh my gosh Gary, are you talking about this thing? www.johnkreft.com/herters-no-4-fly-tying-vise/ That is a true classic! I want one because it's such a collectable now. I might have to do some digging on Ebay. :-)

[@ghart91]

I have a Herters #3 Vise if you want it. Get in touch with me.

[@matthewrainey1894]

This would be a great vise to carry to the lake or stream. Nice choice for all of your viewers! #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Yep, put this and a handful of materials in some ziploc bags and you've got a great travel kit!

[@frankmonroe8320]

#Green. Is good ! Like mallard feathers. Nice review. Keep it up.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Frank. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@SavageFlies]

Frank- congratulations, your name came up in the drawing. Send me an email with your address and I'll get the vise on the way to you! ([e-mail])

[@troutaddictnl7696]

I started with one of those crown vises, Got it in a Shor Trout platinum tying kit last year. #Green

[@SavageFlies]

I tell you Chris, I still like the Crown. It reminds me a lot of my Regal, and certainly holds a hook well. I got you entered in this one. Good luck my friend!

[@troutaddictnl7696]

@@SavageFlies My only issue with the crown was the size of the jaws, I found it quite difficult to tie smaller (16 - 22) dry flies. Especially when i have big ole sausage fingers to boot.. lol

[@SavageFlies]

Very true. I think I could handle 16s on it but 18s would be a little cramped!

[@yoopermann7942]

my first vise was an old vise that was giving to me way back in 1979/80, by a family friend that knew my dad,, it died this past fall,, so i`m on the hunt for another quality vise,, nope the smallest hook is #12 and biggest is #8 mustad hooks for regular fishing

[@fishbirdstyingandmore1238]

Looks like a good option for my travel vise. #green #Green

[@SavageFlies]

Absolutely! Good luck my friend. 🍀👍

[@samuelloague3251]

Nice review and as always thanks. #Green

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Samuel. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@MrPat1953]

Excellent video but you probably can't help me ~ Could you recommend a vice that would work with a 10/0 circle hook, I fish for large cat and Muskie?...Thank you

[@huntingmissouri5420]

My first vise came in a basspro tying kit, and let me tell you it was not a good one! Then order one from Netcarft for like 50 buck used it for years dont know it's name , I still have it! Then I got wrapped up with a fly fishing guide and we got competitive in tying fly, so I got a Dyna-King Barracuda Deluxe vise, I think that's what it is, it's a old one, got it from my local fly fishing shop used and half the coast of a new one! It's in really good condition . I really want a Regal C-clamp for the small flys but no hurry to get one. I play with them every time I go to the fly shop lol.

[@SavageFlies]

Holy cow Franky, the Dyna-King Barracuda is a monster of a vise! And what a bargain to get it at half price as that thing is not cheap. I've never tied on one but I hear some of the greatest tiers like them. Particularly the saltwater and big bug guys. Thanks for the note my friend. :-)

[@huntingmissouri5420]

@@SavageFlies ya Matt I tie alot of big bugs, musky an bass stuff even my trout flys are on the big side. I fish the river alot and you cant fish small stuff, you can but you catch alot of minnows.

[@tacosauce1948]

Nice review. Seems like a great little vice! #green

[@SavageFlies]

You bet and I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@jamesvatter5729]

4.5K...that's great, Matt! First vice? If I don't count the mid-70s one that came in my Noll Fly Tying kit, it would be a Thompson A. I got it in 1976 or '77. It came from Markle's Sporting Goods, Indiana, Pa., long since out of business.

[@SavageFlies]

Oh yeah Jim, the Thompson model A is a true classic. I've been thinking of picking one up from ebay. And the Noll Tying Kit?? I definitely want one of those! If for nothing else, the box would look really cool in the background of my videos. I'm glad you mentioned it. I wonder how many people who watch this channel had one of them. I'll bet quite a few. That settles it. I'm going to go find one!

[@wongrs]

I'd love an upgrade to my vice! #Green. I might just buy it anyways to be honest. Thanks so much for the review and letting me know it was available

[@SavageFlies]

You bet! I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@wongrs]

@@SavageFlies thx. I appreciate it. Loving your videos. Keep up the strong work 👍💪💥🙂

[@BlueLinerMedia]

Maxcatch rods have been pretty good to my when I was starting out as well! #green

[@SavageFlies]

No kidding! They have some great rods. I’ve got a few of them and they’re every bit as solid as some of my Redingtons. I have one 3-wt from them and that thing has been a champ for about five years now.

[@BlueLinerMedia]

@@SavageFlies haha yeah I loved my 3wt for a long time till I upgraded!

[@samheath3026]

#GREEN I always love your product reviews with your straight forward sound opionions. I too do not like a plastic tightening mechanism. Thanks agains and God Bless,

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Sam; I appreciate the kind words. Good luck my friend! 🍀👍

[@richarddemeza7195]

I had and still have a sunrise A vice. I’m not sure where I got it. It’s over 30 yrs old. At the time it fit the bill. Thanks for these reviews.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Richard; I'd never heard of a Sunrise but just checked it out. It looks very similar to the AA. :-)

[@GeorgeMurdoch-Fishing]

#GREEN, great videos as always.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it George! Good luck my friend. 🍀👍

[@thomaswalls123]

First vise was a peak rotary, but I use a regal now. I love both but they are so different to use. My peak is my travel vise now. Got a great little vise and material bag from sportsman's warehouse that works great. #green

[@SavageFlies]

Same here Thomas! I tied with my Peak for a few years and it's been my travel vise since I got the Regal. And you're right, both great vises but very different. And we're both probably crazy to be traveling with a Peak that weighs almost six pounds!

[@thomaswalls123]

@@SavageFlies I started using a c-clamp for traveling. But sometimes I'll bring the stand if I'm not sure where I'll going to be tying

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

New subscriber. Love the channel. Green Horn to tying and I'm on the fence between this vise or the griffin spider. Is the griffin 45 dollars better then this vise?

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you my friend! In my opinion, no it's not $45 better. It is a true rotary whereas this one is simply a "rotating" vise. But for most of us, that's really all we need to be able to flip the fly over to check out the other side, or tie in a throat, etc. This is a pretty solid vise- and not just for beginners. I actually use this as my travel vise.

[@brickbros211]

I got a renzetti rotary vice about a year ago, to replace the exact same hand me down one my dad gave me

[@SavageFlies]

There's definitely something about being familiar with a vise that makes it comfortable. I'm sure I could get used to a Dyna-King or a high end Renzetti, but right now I just couldn't bear giving up on my Regal. Tying on something else might feel like I'm cheating on it. :-)

[@brickbros211]

Yeah I totally agree! Thanks for the great video by the way

[@Allendavis992]

#green Looks like a good vise. Enjoy your site.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Allen. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@benklotzer8232]

#green It would be an upgrade for the vice I've tyed on for the past 20 years

[@SavageFlies]

Great Ben, I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@griffinfamily2230]

Good review, looks like it would be a good vise to travel with. #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

It definitely is. And actually I was going to pick this one up for my own kit, but I decided to review it and give it away. I'm still going to get one for my go bag. :-)

[@Sidiousmoz]

Thanks Matt! #green

[@SavageFlies]

You bet man. And hey, don't ever change your avatar. I can spot you from a mile off, and as one of my earliest subscribers, I hope to keep seeing those skull and crossbones for years to come. :-)

[@troutfisher_ri1782]

Looks like a pretty good vise for the money…thanks for the review!…#Green

[@SavageFlies]

You bet. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@randyrobertson5913]

I am not sure about my first vice. I now use Peak rotary vice.Very nice.#GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Randy; I can't say enough good about the Peak rotary. I still tie on mine a fair amount. Good luck with this drawing!

[@cointroll]

#green Still looking for my first vise. Really liked your vid on 5 for under 100.

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you my friend! I just ordered several basic vises to do some more reviews and giveaways in the upcoming months so if you don't win this one and are still in the market later, make sure to watch any of those. Good luck!

[@benagoh74]

My first vise came in how to tie flies box from cabelas

[@SavageFlies]

I've seen that one! I think I've even had one in the equivalent kit from Bass Pro.

[@dank7878]

Another good video! #green

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Dan. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@huntingmissouri5420]

#GREEN why not, I can regift it to someone I know that needs a different vise! Good luck everyone!

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Franky, I got you entered!

[@stiffiron]

I don't remember my first vice. #green But my second vice, which was an enormous improvement, was a Thompson A.

[@SavageFlies]

The Thompson Model A is definitely a classic Andy. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@heyjim52]

I bought a maxcatch vise it came with O rings , what are they for ? I bought for the rotating feature I have a regal style vise already but it does not rotate.

[@SavageFlies]

I think the o-rings are replacements for the ones on the barrel. I haven't tied on mine enough to need to replace them but I suppose after a few years they could wear out.

[@CDavid1951]

what hook vice size will work for hooks as large as 3/0 jig hooks?

[@SavageFlies]

Any of the Regals with the bigger jaws will. There is one vise, commonly called the Crown which I think will open that big. And if you're looking for an economy vise, I'd check out the Supreme. It's nothing fancy, but it's a pretty solid vise for $20-25. Just make sure you get one that comes with the extra jaws. The one at J. Stockard does have two extra sets of jaws and one of them is for large hooks. Here's one called the Crown at J. Stockard: www.jsflyfishing.com/js-tools-rotating-spring-action-vise-2 And you can see where I did a review of both the Crown and Regal here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZa7oIF6gNmMmsk Thanks for the note!

[@kynamo15]

Keep up the awesome work #Green

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you and I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@ggandcompany1]

New subscriber... Nice review... look forward to viewing your other videos... #GREEN...

[@SavageFlies]

Thank you Robert; I really appreciate it! Let me know if you ever have any requests. Cheers. -Matt

[@leemowers9395]

My eyes are not compatible with a size 28, I have a 3/4 inch spot on my magnifying light that might do it but…. My first vise a AA was part of a kit from Cabalas, my first real vise was a traveler from Renzetti. Thanks for the Review Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Lee. And yep, the good ole AA from the Cabelas kit. Many of us have had that one. I've still got mine. :-)

[@geevital5300]

Thompson from my boss it was his first vise

[@samh4232]

What’s your take on the Colorado Crown? I’m thinking about buying the Crown or this vice?

[@SavageFlies]

Sam, funny you ask this today. I just answered this very question on email about an hour ago. I'll quote that email here. Send me a note if you have any other questions: [e-mail] ===== from email 9/30/21 ========== 1. The one commonly called the Crown. You might see it by different names, as all the companies that sell it probably get it from the same manufacturer overseas. (But I'm just guessing here.) It's normally $40-50 but J. Stockard has it on sale for $32 right now. For this price, you really can't beat it. www.jsflyfishing.com/js-tools-rotating-spring-action-vise-2 2. The next one is the Maxcatch Rotating vise. This is about $43 on Amazon right now. amzn.to/2Y7qWWb This is probably the cheapest I've seen this one as it's normally $45-55. Both are about the same to use. The Crown is solid, heavy, with a lot of brass and steel. It's still not too heavy to travel with, but the Maxcatch is superlight. Real easy to travel with, but it doesn't feel cheap at all. It's made of seriously good quality aluminum. Now take my recommendation with a grain of salt as I've never tied extensively on either of these. I've played around with them for a couple hours each when I was doing the reviews, but it's not like I've tied on either of them for years. (Like I have with the Supreme, the Peak rotary and my Regal.) My final recommendation is that the Maxcatch slightly edges out the Crown. Unless you really like the lever action for opening and closing the jaws. I do kind of like that (this feature is based on the Regal design and the Regal has been my favorite vise for years.) But also, the Crown on sale for $32 right now? So you really can't beat that price. One other note... both of these vises are a great entry into tying. But if you seriously get into it, you'll outgrow them in a couple of years. Not that they won't last, but you'll find yourself wanting to upgrade. Now I'm not trying to dissuade you from either of these. I like them both, and the Maxcatch is actually my travel vise right now. It's got a huge c-clamp and will fit on any campsite picnic table out there! I hope this helps. Let me know what you end up going with and how it works out for you.

[@erikwarren9061]

Great review! #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Erik. Good luck! 🍀👍

[@gdreilly]

#green Great review

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks George. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@brianfoley3322]

Seems pretty good for a travel vise! #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Absolutely Brian. Good luck my friend! 🍀👍

[@billborland9751]

Love the reviews.. #GREEN

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Bill. I got you entered my friend; good luck! :-)

[@jeffchisholm3835]

Can you tilt this vice so that the jaws are standing vertical?

[@SavageFlies]

You can as it has almost a full range of motion. You'll have to loosen the stem bolt with an Allen wrench to do it though so it's not an adjustment you'd want to make between each fly. But it's not hard to do.

[@J_Aesthetics]

Would this vise be good for tying crappie jigs?

[@SavageFlies]

Absolutely! I think any vise that you can turn upside down and tie on the underside will work well for jigs.