Best Tying Kit.

[foxhollow]

Hi all

Newbee here to the forum and fly tying.

I was hoping someone may point me in the right direction to a good quality tying kit. I have been looking around but can't seem to make up my mind.

Orvis looks great but at over £500 and NO vice

Many thank's.

[FatOldGit]

To my mind the best way to start out tying is to choose the six flies you use the most,find out what materials they're tied with and buy only those materials you need.If you buy a "kit" you'll find that it contains materials you probably won't ever use.

Oh and Welcome to the forum

[foxhollow]

Many thank's for your welcome and your reply to my question. Seem's a very good idea, ony problem is, which six flies do I use the most . Got back at 4pm today from a session, and must of gone through the fly box ten times still had a couple of decent rainbows.

Thank's again.

[marmalade]

The Marco Polo kit from C&F is excellent if you're after a portable and well-appointed kit. I don't have a tying desk, so it works well for me to be able to cart it around the house and use it where I like.

The vice though, however cute, lacks the sophistication and adaptability of some of the good bench vices.

Some of the tools aren't strictly necessary (three half-hitchers?!) and the 3-in-1 bobbin, although very convenient, is a bit clunky in use.

It is well made, well expensive and well worth a look.

In terms of materials, phone Phil at Flytying Boutique (info@flytyingboutique.com, 01535 630113) and ask him what you need.

You could probably get other recommendations on the forum - just try and find someone who ties their own flies and sells tying kit. You'll generally get good advice for free and all the right materials and a few tips on where to look for patterns.

[arkle]

This subject has been covered numerous times recently, please use the search facility at the top of the page. Type in fly tying kits.

[wynne]

Inclined to agree with FatOldGit on approach - buy basics around a chosen few flies & build up from there.
I'm sure what I've accumulated over the last 30 years or so mirrors most of what we all have - 30 to 40% used & the rest for decoration, or, "just in case".
Whichever way you go, make sure you've got a good vice.

Welcome to the noble art.
Wynne