RE: Fletching your own arrows
I have both an Arizona EZ fletcher and a BPE Pro. I find myself using the Arizona more often simply because it is less time consuming and just about as accurate as the BPE in my hands.
As for the vanes....I have been generally using the AAE Elite Plastifletch Vanes as well as the standard Bohning Variety...both in the equivalent of 4 inch with good results. I will be also using Duravanes in the weeks and months to come as I like experimenting on occasion.