03-25-2007, 05:44 PM
Be sure to get a good bobbin, and a decent vise, I started with a started kit and quickly replaced all of my tools with nicer ones. the bobbin always rips the thread unless you have like a silicon finish on the tip so be willing to spend a couple bucks more. just build your own kit is my preference. I have been tying for 10+ years and have been very disatisfied with what they put in those kits. i would go for the basic list to start and it also depends on the type of flies you plan to tie.
Ceramic Bobbin
Good Sharp Small Scissors - I like the black Cozic's you can get at sportsmans, but WRFlyfishers have great ones too
an adjustable hair stacker
whip finisher - get one you can learn to use
hackle plyers
a decent vise
a hackle measuring device
and then your thread and feathers and that should about cover it
I hope that that helps.
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Ceramic Bobbin
Good Sharp Small Scissors - I like the black Cozic's you can get at sportsmans, but WRFlyfishers have great ones too
an adjustable hair stacker
whip finisher - get one you can learn to use
hackle plyers
a decent vise
a hackle measuring device
and then your thread and feathers and that should about cover it
I hope that that helps.
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