Fly Tying Vise Review - Riverruns Rotary 2nd Generation

Very similar to the Danica Danvise (or, pretty much an exact clone), the Riverruns Rotary is a decent lightweight true rotary fly tying vise.

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Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know in the comments if you have any tying tips you would like to share or if you have any patterns you would like to see tied here.

[SavageFlies]

Thanks to all who left a comment to participate. I just did the drawing and congrats to sidiousmoz. I hope this helps you get your daughter into tying with you! Send me an email and I'll get it on the way shortly. 😃

[sirtango]

I bought this vise 4 years ago in 2020, packed it away to organize some things, just ran across it again. Got it out, tied some flies 14-22 in size and absolutely love this vise! I tied for my family & a local sporting goods store for decades on a $12 post “vise”! And I can’t believe the difference a rotary vise makes! I LOVE IT! I paid around $55 for it back then. I’m not paying hundreds of dollars for a glorified pair of vise grips, but this vise is well worth the money. It already has me spoiled!

[briancortez]

Thank you so much for these reviews. As a reborn fly tyer (25 years between), I'm doing for a basic rotary vise. This review was helpful.

[jeffreystone]

Great review. I purchased a rotary vice with bobbin cradle. It’s a lower end vice but well made for the price. It has a smooth cam jaw, smooth easy rotation and adjustability plus steel components. No plastic anywhere. At this point it is a better vice than I will be a tyer. When I become a better tyer then I will consider a higher end vice. But your review teaches me what to look for when that time comes. Thank you Sir.

[johngallagher]

Matt, Thanks for your review and all the support you give to our sport. #river

[garrettswoodworx]

Congrats to the tool kit winners! I bought a Regal Medallion after you reviewed it and I'm really happy with it so far so I think I'll pass on this one. Thanks for the refreshingly honest reviews Matt.

[Jd-ycgw]

Hi Matt. Thanks for the vise review. I think these are important information for those who are looking for a new vise or starting out. Congratulations to all the winners of the last draw. Take care Matt

[edwardchavez]

Good Morning Sir Matt, I'm glad for your honesty in the reviews you do, as a newbie to the flying world it really helps. Great review and good luck to the participants. By the way I caught this video Monday morning because of a super busy weekend and very surprised on winning a tool set. Thanks see you on Tuesday's video Sir Matt.

[crowdaddy]

Good, honest review. That’s what keeps me watching every video. Thanks Matt.

[williamlove]

Excellent review I’ll be looking for more reviews. Thank you! Bill Love

[mikefick]

Hey Matt
Thanks once again for your review of the Riverruns Vice you had me there for a second, I was waiting for the words " through it" 😀
#River

[laytonmarvin]

Nice review and congratulations to all the winners. Thanks Matt for sharing

[masonshinners]

I just spent all my money on fly fishing and I have a very cheap vise, I’ve tied a bunch of your flies and your my favorite YouTuber #river

[dennismccarthy]

Another complete, fair, honest evaluation of a vise. As always, Bravo Zulu.

[ramenstreetblues]

This is the vice I bought to get started!
It is a little quirky but for the price I have no regrets!

[markfritch]

Nice vice for the money. Thanks for your generosity Matt. You are a joy to watch for sure. #River

[justinwidomski]

Thank you for taking the time to review this and for giving your honest feedback! #River

[chelseaharrison]

#river congratulations 🎊 Curtis Taylor. Sure you will get some good use out of the new tools

[leemowers]

Thanks Matt for the review. I also tie upside down, and agree with your observations. A definite upgrade from a beginner vise, I am glad I spent the money on the Renzetti.

[scottrhead]

Thank you for all the reviews that you do. You have helped me out greatly.