in addition to a good desk, chair, and proper lighting, I'd start with the following:
1. A vise that will reliably hold the size range of hooks you'll be tying on. Rotary or non-rotary is a personal choice, as is clamp or pedestal base. I'd take a good non-rotary over a cheap (Danica) rotary any day. For a solid, reliable, entry level vise, look at Griffin. Excellent hook holding, made in the US, and superior customer service.
2. A high quality scissor. Serrated blades seem to perform better over time. Anvil is a good, moderately priced product.
3. A cheaper, heavier scissor for rough work. Cutting hair and synthetics wears out good scissors, so use your more expensive set for tasks that require delicate work.
4. At least one bobbin. Ceramic tubes and ceramic inserts are common today, but the standard Matarelli is also a great choice. Tube lengths vary, and tyers have their own preferences. Having more than one bobbin can be convenient at times, but it's not necessary. Also keep in mind that ceramic tubes are somewhat fragile and can be destroyed if dropped on tile or concrete.
5. Hackle plier. Many different styles are available. The "English" style has been in use for generations, but more modern designs are available from Dorin, Thompson, Griffin and others.
The above comprise a pretty basic tool kit. Add the following as you wish.
Whip finisher. Matarelli style or Thompson style, though most go with the former. Whip finishers aren't mandatory, and some tyers prefer to use whip finish by hand or use a half-hitch tool. Either case, a cheap whip finisher will still last the rest of your tying life.
Hair stacker. Evening the tips of natural hair is next to impossible without a good hair stacker. I've used many different products over the years and prefer my Edgin set of stackers. Make sure the size you get is practical for your tying.
Half hitch tool. Sure, you can make your own form a ball point pen, but you can buy a nice brass tool that won't snag your thread for just a couple dollars.
Nail clipper. Use it for cutting lead, tinsel, and wire. Using scissors on these will quickly destroy the blades, so go with a 50 cent clipper instead.
Razor blades. Double edged blades are the standard for trimming spun hair heads and bodies. A pack of 10 blades (20 usable edges) will set you back less than $2. Single edged blades don't work nearly as well.
Hair packer. Necessary for creating tightly packed spun hair bodies, like those seen on bass bugs. Special use tool that not every tyer needs.
Dubbing hook. This is a handy tool for creating dubbed bodies using the "loop" method. Many different styles available, but one is easily made at home if you wish.
Bodkin. Make your own with a large sewing needle.
Bobbin threader. The dumbest tool you can ever pay for. Make your own, or learn to thread without it.
Dubbing teaser. Learn to make your own from a dentist's file or velcro.
Hackle gauge. Don't bother. The hook you tie on is the best gauge.
That should about cover it. Just start with the basics and add what's necessary as time goes on. Most tying tool kits include crappy tools, so buy right (individually) from the start.
www.orvis.com - Premium, Saltwater and basic fly tying kits from Orvis.
Fly tying kits that come with fur, hooks, vice, tying tool, spooling thingy-ma-jig, spools of string, and everything else?
Ive found bass pro the best place to find them, they have a wide selection of fly tying kits for the beginner and all the materials if your an intermediate fly tier, try this kit, it has a bobbin holder, scissors, vise, thread, varnish etc
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_27765_175004001_175000000_175004000_175-4-1
Any place in New Hampshire...
cabelas ,gander mnt
I am now trying to make my own flies for fly fishing so I do not know much about which Vise's are better then others, and which tools you will need. So Here are the links to the two kits that I am looking at, so if you know which one is better, or if you know of a differnt one please tell me, Thanks. And Here are the links. First one http://cgi.ebay.com/Deluxe-Fly-Tying-vise-and-Tool-kit-with-wooden-case_W0QQitemZ380035737496QQihZ025QQcategoryZ44916QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem . Here is the Second Link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180251803842
second one
L.L. Cote in Errol. Everyone who enjoys the outdoors in New Hampshire should visit this store at least once. Another place to try is Emerson's in Groveton.
I might want to start fly tying when I get a litter better at fly fishing and was wondering a good beginners fly tying kit would be. I would like a kit that is about $45-60. And a durable one.. Also I would like a "grab bag" for feathers and all the stuff to make flies for saltwater. The "grab bag" I would like to contain all the liquids and the epoxy (I don't know about the epoxy), feathers, ETC.
Thanks!!!
-Fishingidiot-
Forgot to add this.:
Is this a good buy? Are all the tools and the vise good and durable....? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20443-cat20534&id=0017552316475a&navCount=10&podId=0017552&parentId=cat20534&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20534
Also are these 2 any good. And out of these 2 which one is the best. (I'm guessing the bass pro one.)
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&partNumber=27767
OR
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6538261
I would really go for the bass pro kit as the one highlighted from cabelas is only really a block to hold your items in, fly tying is a good hobby and works out a whole lot cheaper than if you were to buy the flies, as you become more advanced you may wish to get a better vise but the AA vise in the set will suit you for now, as its saltwater fly fishing the feathers and hooks will be allot different.A few tips here tips and they are, always buy quality materials as they last longer, use a good brand of hooks that will not corrode, i prefer mustad in various shapes and sizes, and the last this is use quality tying thread and varnish as it will not break when you're tying and the varnish will keep them in good condition for years. On the whole you have selected a good kit from bass pro. Also i would suggest buying a fly tying video as these can really get you on youre way available here
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat601973&navAction=jump&navCount=1&cmCat=MainCatcat20431&parentType=category&parentId=cat20431
Also so do NOT by the walmart kit as it will not suit the tying of saltater flies which often use synthetic materials.
Things such as the krystal flash are perfect for tying saltwater lies as it will not be affected by the saltwater and immitates loads of different things. If youre having problems such as thread snapping when youre tying try this as it wont let you down
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20538&id=0001073319139a&navCount=5&podId=0001073&parentId=cat20538&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20538&hasJS=true
Good varnish to use is (hard head)
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat370014&rid=&indexId=cat370014&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=9&parentType=index&parentId=cat370014&id=0001158
You may be able to get these a little cheaper form bass pro so shop around. This will help you out as your just starting out as it has lots of advice
http://www.virtualflybox.com/
Other useful items you need are lead wire(to make the fly sink wrap around the shaft of the hook)
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_63638_175004004_175000000_175004000_175-4-4
This stuff is good for all kinds of saltwater patterns as its not affected buy the saltatwer and like it says it does flash
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_34439_175004004_175000000_175004000_175-4-4
If oure tying shrimp patterns you will need this to mak elegs, to give them extra movement tie small overhand knots in each leg this will make them move on retrieve
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_15244_175004004_175000000_175004000_175-4-4
The lst thing i will add to this (long) list is these as they are perfect in black then painted bright colors to make patterns such as clouser minnows
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_34520_175004004_175000000_175004000_175-4-4
Hope thats of help to you
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