Fly Tying Vise Review - Danica Danvise 

Matt, I have tied on this vise for 20+ years and have been very satisfied with it. When I bought it I bought the vise extension piece as I felt the jaw location was squished together with the main body of the vise, and the extension piece spread things out. I too had to replace the jaws a couple of times. The original jaws were soft and I got a replacement free, but I had to pay shipping. The second jaw set opened up after a 6 or 7 years, but the set I have on are still on and don't give any hook grip problems. I am left handed tyer and the rotation tension adjustment kept loosening in use. I replaced the threaded metric nut inside the body with one having a nylon locking insert in the threads ( acts like a lock washer). That cost about $ 0.50 at Home Depot, and that fixed it. I assume this was becauseI the vice was designed to be used by predominantly righties. Good basic rotary. When I bought mine it was less than $ 100 including the jaw extension piece. I tied commercially on this vise for over 10 years.

I have this vise for tying hair jigs sizes 10-2/0. I've had it over a decade and I'd estimate I've run more than 10,000 hooks through it and it has held up great. If you are careful about adjusting the jaw tension the jaws will last a very, very long time. My original jaws lasted about 8 years and I'm still using the second set. I don't tie anything really small though. My setup is different than most, though. I started out with a "deluxe" fly tying kit from Cabela's that came in a wooden case. The pedestal that came with it fit the Danvise and I tie sitting in a recliner with the case sitting in my lap and all my tools and materials laid out on it. The Danvise is just perfect for this and at this point I'm so used to tying on it anything else would probably seem like a downgrade. 😂

Thanks for the review of the Danvice, If my granddaughter was more active tying I would encourage her to do the review. I like your honest review. Thanks Matt. I agree, no sense in letting it sit in a drawer... anything is better after you beat up your AA that you start with......

Can’t wait to watch the whole video! Danvise

Matt, great review. No need to apologize for honesty!! I was lucky enough to be able to try this vise out 5yrs ago and I came to very similar conclusions. Keep up the great reviews and opinions. Have a great day and tight lines!

I just did the drawing and congrats to Steven Wiersma. Send me an email and I'll get the vise in the mail to you. Thanks also to everyone who left a comment. I'm not sure which vise I'll be reviewing next but check out my review of Barry Ord Clarks's latest book for a chance to win that.

I appreciate the honesty behind this review Matt. It is hard to give honest feedback sometimes, but at the end of the day, it is what it is. #Danvise

Honesty is the best policy. Appreciate Al you do for us Matt.

Matt how dare you be so honest! Hahaha great job reviewing this vice just watching you explaining the functions just looked so cumbersome You’re exactly on the money with your final thoughts Loved this vid cheers👍👍👍👍👍

WOW, I almost bought this vice years ago. I think it will last a long time. The price is good too. I don't need a vice. Good Luck to the winner. :-)

Hi Matt. I appreciate the honesty in your reviews. While I read something’s about them I’ve never seen one up close. The vise will work well for someone. I have a vise that I like and for that reason I’m not entering in the draw. Hopefully someone that really needs a new one or an upgrade from a kit vise will win. Thanks for your giving back to the fly tying community. Take care.

There is no reason to apologize on your review of a product that you really don’t like. Your insight is much appreciated. Besides, you may have given #Danvise some great intel on how to make their product better. As always, enjoyed the video. Keep it up and can’t wait for the next one.

I appreciate your honesty, Matt. I trust your opinion on all things fly tying. Have a great day. Peace.

It’s better than nothing, but not better than the something I have. Thanks for be so honest.

Thanks Matt for your review Not every product out there is something you will want to recommend but you probably save some folks the disappointment. I hope it finds a good home. Mike

Thanks for the always honest review Matt. I know we all appreciate it.

Thank you for your time reviewing these vises for others to know how it'll be. Great videos you're making. Thanks again!!

Great review Matt, after watching your other video on vises. I’m leaning towards the Maximum catch. I find all your videos very relaxing to watch and understand. ✌️

Straight forward review Matt. Thanks again for these videos.

Thanks for the honest review . I always look forward to new reviews and tying videos.#Danvise

I definitely need a different vise thank you for your reviews

I got this vice at least 20 years ago. I'm not the most productive fly tyer in the world but it has never let me down and I did fill up my various fly boxes a few times using it. Tied everything from #18 klinkhammers to #4 saltwater trout flies. Don't have much to compare it to as it always did the job just fine and couldn't justify spending more. Things I don't like is tying tube flies on it and I never got along with the weird clamp. I bought a cheap pedestal for it which is much nicer to use.

Thank you for this review. I just finally purchased a new vise that I just started to use today and so far I really like it!

That's a wild looking base clamp. Never seen anything like that before. That might actually be a clamp that I do not totally loathe 😆 Also, kudos to makers who make lefty attachments. Usually we lefties just get the shaft. 😆 #danvise

Good honest review I usually enter to win. I have a nice vise I enjoy so maybe someone who needs it will win.

1st vise i bought...probably 15ish years ago...still going strong, although I mostly use it as a travel vise now. Early jaws were a little soft but updated replacement jaws are better. I believe there is a pedestal base available for this vise with a little looking as well. Honest review for certain.

Hello Matt thanks for the review. Always look forward to these. #Danvise.

Thanks Matt for the hands on straight forward review. #Danvise, The Danica Danvise doesn't match up to a REGAL but better than vise grips. Have a great week and God Bless.

I bought a Dan vice when they 1st came out it is still the only vice I use. I didn't get the cam lock version as there were some reported issues at the time. The screw lock version is possibly slower, but you get to adjust the angle between the jaws & sometimes that is the only way to hold some hooks secure, because of their shape. I did initially find that the rotary lock didnlt work well, but examining revealed th ewashers were somewhat cone shaped. By carefully pairing these up I was able to get sufficient friction to lock or free the rotation as desired.

Great review, Matt. Thanks for the honest comments.

Another amazing giveaway by one of the top fly tying channels on RU-vid in my opinion ! #danvise

I’m getting into fly fishing and fly tying soon so hopefully I win. Good luck y’all #Danvise

hey Matt, thanks for your honest review. As a beginner in fly tying your videos have helped me tremendously. This vise would definitely be an upgrade from my vise that came with my kit! Keep the videos coming! #danvise

Thx for the honest review! I’m still using a vise from a starter kit, so this sure would be an upgrade. Having the rotation option would really be nice. Cheers! And good luck to everybody typing #Danvise

A good honest review, I've seen this vice and had similar thoughts about it. I started with a AA Vice out of a kit years ago too. Thanks Matt !

That was my first vice. It served it’s purpose. I still use it as my travel vice when I wanna tie when away on a business or family trip and don’t wanna have to worry about losing my Renzetti. I really have only one complaint about it but it’s a big one. The steel jaws are very soft and are easily damaged with too much pressure.

Good review, Matt. I had a shop owner try to talk me into this one many years ago. I passed and bought the original Renzetti Traveler. Gave up on it eventually. Would love to have a true rotary, but not with a horde of adjustments.

Thanks for the review. I am new to your channel and new to fly tying. Your videos have been great to teach me. Thank you for what you do. #Danvise

Got this vise for about 50$ over 20 years ago. And it is still the vise I use today. It's also the vise a friend uses and he is selling flies for a living. Why we both like it? We can really tighten the hell out of it and it really stays in place. I also use this vise to prep my salmon leader snail knot and it's really holding as I pull super hard.

I appreciate the reviews! Always looking to see these vice reviews and always help me narrow down what I could want! #Danvise

have looked at this vice for a few years. Interesting review. #Danvise

Thanks for the feedback, this is useful information about the #Danvise.

Pluses and minuses I like it. Thanks for the time and info #danvise

Good review Matt Thanks for the video

Very good review, Have a great day.

Great review! The Danvise was actually my first rotary vise and I still use it a lot for flies that might get my beautiful Regal vise dirty. :) I would recommend this vice for anyone's first rotary vice, it is pretty easy to use. My only issue is that after about a year the tips of the jaws opened up a bit and couldn't hold anything under a size 12. I did buy replacement jaws and nothing else has gone wrong since. I was given the vice used and I am going to guess that it was at least 10 years old when I got it so the durability seems acceptable for how much it had been tied on. I am not a vice expert for sure but I have been impressed by the Danvice so far, although there might be other vices like you said that have more bang for your buck. Keep up the great content!

Thank you for the honest review. This was one of the vises I was considering buying to upgrade from my AA. #Danvise

Good Afternoon Sir Matt, thank you for the honest opinion, and I totally agree with you about it being an upgrade for a new fly tyer. So good luck and congrats to who wins it, it is a nice looking vise, but I have to admit I'm all ready spoiled by my New Regal Medallion with pedestal. Have a great day Sir Matt see you on Tuesday

I agree with you Matt. I’ve seen this vice and I think there’s better values out there. I have a griffin spider cam vice and it’s better than that one. And I believe I paid less money for it. Thanks for you review. And honesty

Nice review, thanks for being honest

I'm in the market for a rotary vise. And was looking at the danvise. Great review appreciate the honesty. #danvise

Thanks for the honest review Matt. I almost bought this vise at one point but instead I bought the Crown vise and spent the extra on materials I bought my Crown and enjoy tying on it because i've never used a true rotary vise before. I am however saving my pennies for a Regal with the full rotary function which is a lot of pennies,,lol. But I would like to atleast try a full rotary. #Danvise.

Hey Matt, Another good review thanks so much👍

Thanks for the honest review. This vice would be a huge upgrade for me even though it has some faults.#Danvise

#danvise I totally agree Matt. Thanks again. Always appreciate your honesty.

I am interested in this vise because as you know I am still using a 15 dollar vise and ad you said this would be an upgrade...thanks for the work you do #Danvise

Great review. This vise seems solid. Keep up the great work Matt. #Danvise

Thanks for the review matt.#danvise.

Grandson would like to have it. Thanks for for a great channel #Danvise

Thanks for the review & that you were perfectly honest. It would be an advantage to have an extra vise at my table at a fly tying show to teach with & that is probably where I would task this vise. #danvise

I’ve been using this vice for maybe 20 years

Matt, another great video! I was finally able to fish the Savage last weekend and enjoyed it tremendously. Only caught one but can’t wait to try again! #danvise

I wouldn't mind a #Danvise at all. I already tied some flies on one and it got the job done. I was even surprised that it goes pretty high without feeling unstable. Anyway, nice review, cheers!

Great Christmas present for my son-in-law whom I'm teaching to tie. Currently using a AA vise and this would be terrific! #Danvise

Borrowed my son hot spot to check in and say hey! Love this vise! Miss ya all alot! Found alot of problems with my house nso goin back to other be back soon Take care!#Danvise

I actually have that vise I got it for free it was actually one hell of an upgrade it works for now

#Danvise. I always enjoy your honest reviews.

Thank you Matt!! That c clamp is very interesting but it looks like it will last a while! #danvise

#Danvise. Matt, thank you for all your doing!

Appreciate the honest review Matt. Would definitely be an upgrade from what I have though #danvise

Thanks for the honest and thorough vise review. almost bought this vise a while ago but the "plastic" parts made me uneasy about how durable the vise would be. could alwys use a traveller" though. love the channel and videos. #Danvise

#danvise .... Would use for particular flies..... Great giveaway opportunity. Matt you are a great inspiration for the fly tying community. Keep up the great work and videos!

Really great review yet again! Loved the honesty! I’m currently using a cabelas kit vise so I still think it would be a definite upgrade #Danvise

…as always, Matt gives us good info! This would be an improvement to my current set up. #Danvise

Great review Matt. Thanks

Thank you for the honest review always enjoy #danvise

This would be a good starter for my grandson. I’d like to get him into tying his own flies and lures. He loves to fish. #Danvise

Great review!! Thoroughly enjoy your videos. #danvise

Good review helped alot

Thanks for your great reviews Matt! I would love to upgrade to this #Danvise from my beginner tying kit vise, as next year I plan to buy a 10 wt rod to fish northern pike and this winter I want to tie up a bunch of larger flies in preparation for that!

It is always hard to do a review and you did a great job on this vice. You are being very honest that the vice is not a vice for you but maybe it will be a good vice for another person. #Danvise

Great honest review Matt. #Danvise

Matt this would be an upgrade for my grandson. #Danvise

I think that my Thompson, which still works ok, is soon to be upgraded to one that is rotary like the #Danvise. Your review gives me some info to use to decide on the replacement. Thank you.

You know, you can purchase a extension arm for the Danvise. It makes the vise more useful!

Another realy great vídeo Mat TKS. #Danvise

Thanks for the honest review. It would be an upgrade over what I am using. #Danvise

#DANVISE honest review, definitely respectable.

Appreciate the honest review. #Danvise

Have wanted one for several years. #Danvise

Hi Matt. thank for the review. #Danvise

The kit vise is the boat I'm in, this #danvise would definitely be an upgrade, over it, finally losing its grip on pretty much any hooks

I have a Danvise and a Renzetti vise. Both are good vises and have not have any issues with either. I only tie crappie jigs so I can't comment on it for trout size flies. The only issue I have with the Danvise is the base is a tad smaller than 3/8. There is only one pedestal base that will fit it and it's kind of hard to find.

Thank you for your honest review. #Danvise

Thanks for the review Matt #Danvise

#danvise I have a Renzetti I usually tie on but I can see a use for this one, I need another end for a brush-making rig I'm making. Keep the good, honest stuff coming Matt.

I'm still using Orvis fly kit vise. Would love this for rotation. #Danvise

Thanks for your eval.....keep up the good work..#danvice

#Danvice matt did you get my picture of my fly tying baseThank you for all you do for the sport

Unless the overall quality of the vise has changed, I can’t agree with your review of the Danvise. I’ve owned one for nearly 25 years (replaced the jaws about 3 years ago) and tied on hooks ranging in size from 24-10/0. Trout, steelhead, bass and classic Atlantic salmon flies have been tied on it. It was an upgrade from a well known manufacturers vise that presented me nothing but challenges. I liked the bobbin cradle so much, I altered the one on my Cadillac (Dyna-King Excalibur) to match its orientation. Adjusting the rotary function and the orientation of the cam lock for the jaws do take some getting used to. The only drawback I’ve found, with the version I own is the vise stem is thicker than what most vise makers use. I still use it more than my Dyna-King