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Dyna King Barracuda

Date: October22, 2005

Reviewer: Mark Boname


Introduction:

The Barracuda vise is a favorite with rotary tiers around the world. Dyna-King has crafted this quality vise with the finest precision construction of stainless steel. Available with pedestal or clamp base. The vise is complete with a light-weight bobbin hanger, a rotary tying video, and has a standard jaw that will accommodate hooks ranging from 24 to 10/0. A full rotary vise at a very competitive price.

First Impression:

Tying vises have really improved over the last 25 years that I’ve been tying. You really cannot go wrong with any of the top vises produced by Dyna-King, Renzetti, HMH, Regal or Griffin. However, I’ve tied on all of them, and I tend to keep going back to Dyna-King vises. One in particular that I favor is the Barracuda. I can easily tie a size 24 fly all the way up to and 8/0 without making a lot of adjustments to vise. You also just cannot beat the hook holding capability on any of the Dyan Kings. The jaws are all cam locking.
Barracuda Specifications
  1. Full Rotary
  2. Smooth Rotation
  3. Tool Steel Jaws
  4. Hardened cam
  5. Rotational lock
  6. Rotational Drag Adjustment
  7. Forcing Cone Adjusts Tension

Dyna King Barracuda
Performance Smooth rotary vise with great hook holding cam locking jaws5.0
PriceThis vise is a little pricey at $3494.0
Features and ConstructionFull level rotary with rotational lock and drag features. Does not need a lot of fussing to set the jaws.5.0
Application Great all around vises for tying a variety of fly patterns5.0
Score:1-5(5=highest)Total Score4.75
Other Notable
BodyDurable, strong, clamp model is light weight.
FeaturesLifetime warranty against defects and workmanship.

PlusMinus
DurabilityForcing cone and jaws not corrosion resistant in saltwater areas.
Warranty
Performance

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