THINKING OF STARTING FLY TYING

[gary t]

hi there,i am thinking of starting fly tying for myself,was just wondering if anyone could advise me in how to get started,i have seen the basic fly tying kit,are they any good,or am i better paying for something better,there are so many materials and tools out there for the fly tying,,how hard is it getting started,thanks if you take the time to read my post, gary t

[mdo12345]

Hey there!

I would:
1) set a budget and determine if you can afford to buy individual tools rather than buying a kit...if you can afford to buy individual tools, definitely do so...otherwise, go with a kit;
2) make a list of flies you would like to tie and the materials needed (definitely start with simple patterns);
3) buy the materials needed for those flies;
4) find some fly tying books at your local library;
5) check out the videos by Davie McPhail on YOUTUBE.

Hope this helps.

[mdo12345]

Btw, I would recommend starting with lures, pheasant tail nymphs, buzzers, and gold-ribbed hare's ears

[emerger1981]

Originally Posted by mdo12345

Hey there!

I would:
1) set a budget and determine if you can afford to buy individual tools rather than buying a kit...if you can afford to buy individual tools, definitely do so...otherwise, go with a kit;
2) make a list of flies you would like to tie and the materials needed (definitely start with simple patterns);
3) buy the materials needed for those flies;
4) find some fly tying books at your local library;
5) check out the videos by Davie McPhail on YOUTUBE.

Hope this helps.

that about sums it up once youv got your tools and basic materials
davie mcphail on youtube is spot on!........hes a crackin fella and fly tyer
good luck

[wynne]

Agree with what's been said so far.
Your most important (& probably most expensive single item) purchase will be your vice.
Avoid the cheapies, because after some tying, you'll find out why they're cheap.
Welcome to the club, because once you've started catching on your own flies, you'll be well & truly hooked.
Good luck.

[gary t]

cheers for the replies,thats great,at least i know where to start now,i am definetly going to give it a try very soon

[wee b]

tried tying a few flys and dont have the patience but if you can do it and you enjoy it then it must be great being able to tie what you want because shop flys are a hit or miss for quality and choice and the sizes can be limited

[steve101]

Gary
I started tying this year and before I bought anything I posted a list of the flies I wanted to tie (the ones I use most) here on the forum. People then suggested the tools and materials t buy and I quickly had a list of things to get me started.

[guest28]

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[monkeyhanger]

I have to disagree about the comment on cheap vices.
I have a regent rotary, under £30.

I tie down to size 24 and up to size 2 for SWFF.
My first one lasted about 15 years and I tie most days.

John H