4/0 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi all. New guy here from OIB NC. I'm going to be tying some jigs, all saltwater. Weight from 1/4 oz. to 3 oz. Looking at these three models and also open to any other options ya'll might have. https://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Odyssey-Spider-Tying-Vise/dp/B0002O069O/ref=pd_sbs_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002O069O&pd_rd_r=675GJVXZY8GJDE244G5W&pd_rd_w=Isfz7&pd_rd_wg=oEchn&psc=1&refRID=675GJVXZY8GJDE244G5W Jaws look weak on this one to me ^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MO5AHIY/ref=psdc_3409431_t3_B0002O069O same name but different vise, seems better built ^ http://www.jsflyfishing.com/wolff-indiana-apex-vise#!reviews-wrap I like this one. ^ Sort of between the second Griffin and the Wolff. Thanks for any advice, Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-fishboy- Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) I have a spider now and it works great. I have no problem securing 4/0 & 5/0 hooks (.085 wire diameter) 1oz bass fishing jigs to hand tie skirts. If this vice ever ever fails me, my next one will be a Peak. They are amazing. Edited August 4, 2018 by -fishboy- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4/0 Posted August 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Appreciate the reply. The jaws look different on the Spider vises but they both have the same name. That has me confused. Which can be easily done sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I bought an Apex on ebay a while ago and have been very happy with it. I tie the same hook sizes as fishboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I'll put the link here for you. You want the Saltwater Edge vise, it is made to handle the large weights, the Griffin will work but you'll wear out the jaws in short order. This vise is a little more expensive but again, it is designed to hold up to 5oz and a 9/0 heavy wire hook. https://saltwateredge.com/products/saltwater-edge-rotary-jig-vise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4/0 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thank You. I would have to hide the receipt for that one. Appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just remember, vises are like vices. You gotta pay to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4/0 Posted August 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Oh yes. I understand that. You should have seen the look on her face when I pulled up the house with a Grady White Gulfstream hooked up to the truck. But she's put up with me for 30 years. She also thinks I'm crazy doing this. I'm retired now and we talked about it some. I'm going to go with either the second Griffin or the Apex. If This starts to work out the Saltwater vise will be under the tree. Going out to get a airbrush and parts to build a fluid bed, either three or four chambers. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYLureJunky Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I have the Saltwater Edge that smalljaw mentioned above. It can hold up to 16 oz jig with 10/0 hook no problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
