102 Supreme, Rotary Fly Tying Vise - Practical Fly Fishing Review
Our verdict
The 102 Supreme Rotary Fly Tying Vise costs $22.99 and carries a 4.0 star average, the lowest rating among the four fly tying tools in this comparison, though its 586 reviews is the second-largest sample here, behind only the Z797's 1,500.
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Anglers who specifically want a rotary vise rather than a hand tool, at $22.99 with 586 reviews backing it, the second-highest review count in this comparison behind only the pricier Z797.
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Skip it if rating matters more than review volume. Its 4.0 stars is the lowest among these four tools, below the Orvis 4P620000's 4.1, the Z797's 4.4, and the 4.5 stars posted by the Dr WF4.
- Priced 130% above the category median ($9.99 across 21 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 586 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
586 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture a fly tier setting up a permanent station at the bench, wanting a vise that rotates the fly for full access while tying. The 102 Supreme Rotary Fly Tying Vise is built for that scenario at $22.99, priced between the Orvis 4P620000's $19.95 and the Z797's $41.85.
As a rotary vise, the 102 Supreme sits in a different product category than the smaller, hand-held tools in this comparison. That distinction may help explain the size of its review base: 586 reviews, the second-highest count here behind only the Z797's 1,500, and far ahead of the 185 and 125 reviews posted by the Dr WF4 and Orvis 4P620000.
Its 4.0 star average is the lowest of the four tools in this comparison, sitting below the Orvis 4P620000's 4.1 and well under the 4.4 to 4.5 stars posted by the Z797 and Dr WF4. Still, 50+ units bought last month puts it in the same demand tier as the Orvis and WF4, and a large review count at a middling price suggests steady adoption even without a leading rating advantage over its rivals here.
Pros
- 586 reviews is the second-largest sample in this comparison, behind only the Z797's 1,500
- As a rotary vise, it's built for a different use case than the smaller hand tools here
- At $22.99, it's priced below the Z797's $41.85 while still drawing a large review base
- 50+ bought last month matches the demand level of the Orvis 4P620000 and Dr WF4
- Listed as InStock with no availability concerns
Cons
- 4.0 star average is the lowest rating among the four tools compared here
- Rated below the Orvis 4P620000 at 4.1, the Z797 at 4.4, and the Dr WF4 at 4.5
- No material, weight, or size specs are listed for this vise
- At $22.99, it costs nearly three times the $7.94 Dr WF4 for a lower star rating
Performance notes
The product title identifies the 102 Supreme as a rotary vise, a category of fly tying tool built to hold a hook in place while letting it rotate for tying access, unlike the smaller, hand-held tools in this comparison. That category difference matters more than a typical spec comparison here, since no material, weight, or size figures are listed for the 102 Supreme the way they are for the Dr WF4's 4 inch, 0.01 kilogram frame or the Orvis 4P620000's 5 ounce build. What the listing does offer is volume: 586 reviews, the second-highest count in this group behind only the Z797's 1,500, and well ahead of the 185 and 125 reviews posted by the Dr WF4 and Orvis 4P620000. At $22.99 with a 4.0 star average, it sits mid-pack on price while carrying one of the largest audiences of any tool compared here.
What buyers say
A 4.0 star average is the lowest rating in this comparison, but it comes with 586 reviews, the second-largest sample here behind only the Z797's 1,500. That combination is worth reading carefully: a large review base with a middling average often means the product satisfies most buyers without wowing all of them, rather than being a niche item with a small but enthusiastic following. The 50+ bought last month figure places it alongside the Orvis 4P620000 and Dr WF4 rather than near the Z797's 300+, suggesting steady rather than surging demand. For a shopper who wants a rotary vise specifically, a 4.0 average across this many reviews still represents a broadly tested product, just not a top-rated one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 102 Supreme Rotary Fly Tying Vise a good rating?
At 4.0 stars, it holds the lowest rating among the four tools in this comparison, below the Orvis 4P620000's 4.1 and the 4.4 to 4.5 range posted by the Z797 and Dr WF4. Its 586 reviews, though, is the second-largest sample here, so the score reflects a broad range of buyers rather than a small group.
What makes a rotary vise different from other fly tying tools?
The 102 Supreme is described as a rotary vise, a category built to hold the hook in place while it rotates, unlike the smaller hand tools compared here. No material or size specs are listed for it, but its 586 reviews and 4.0 star rating show it is a widely purchased option in that category.
Does the 102 Supreme sell well compared to other fly tying tools?
It logged 50+ bought last month, the same tier as the Orvis 4P620000 and Dr WF4, though behind the Z797's 300+. Its 586 reviews outnumber the Dr WF4's 185 and Orvis 4P620000's 125 by a wide margin, suggesting steady, long-running demand even without the highest star rating.