Beginner tyer

[bigdon01]

So I have decided to start tying my own flies as the ones in my local tackle shop are s**** and it's a hassle buying flies online all the time.

So I have nothing at all so far and I would be looking to get a good vice for no more than £50.

I would mainly be tying buzzers, bloodworms, hares ears, phesant tails, diawl bachs and other Stillwater nymph patterns. I would also like to tie lures aswell.

What tools/materials would I need to start off tying these patterns and where do you suggest I get them from.

Any advice would be much appreciated

[steve collyer]

Here's what I'd suggest to get started & how much they cost at Sportfish:

http://www.sportfish.co.uk/fly-fishing/fly-tying

Super AA vice = £9:99
Heavy spigot bobbin holder = £2:98
Dubbing needle = £1:75
Bobbin threader = £1:99
Medium long nosed hackle pliers = £2:50
Standard fly tying scissors = £3:99

Learn to whip finish by hand. There are various youtube videos & beginner books which show how to do this.

Veniards clear varnish = £1:99
If you want Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails for buzzers, it's cheaper to get it in a supermarket!
8/0 pre-waxed uni-thread in black, brown & olive = £2:20 each

Various hooks

Then you need the materials for each pattern. To keep costs & wastage down, just find out what each pattern requires & get the items individually.

A £50 initial budget should see you well on your way.

[arkle]

You don't say where you are, but take a look at the branch network on The FDG & see if there's one near you, it will be the best move you'll ever make re fly tying. If there's not one near you, then Gwent Angling Society have lots of superb videos for all tyers.

[bigdon01]

Originally Posted by steve collyer

Here's what I'd suggest to get started & how much they cost at Sportfish:

Fly Tying | Fly Tying Tools | Fly Fishing Tying Tools - Sportfish

Super AA vice = £9:99
Heavy spigot bobbin holder = £2:98
Dubbing needle = £1:75
Bobbin threader = £1:99
Medium long nosed hackle pliers = £2:50
Standard fly tying scissors = £3:99

Learn to whip finish by hand. There are various youtube videos & beginner books which show how to do this.

Veniards clear varnish = £1:99
If you want Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails for buzzers, it's cheaper to get it in a supermarket!
8/0 pre-waxed uni-thread in black, brown & olive = £2:20 each

Various hooks

Then you need the materials for each pattern. To keep costs & wastage down, just find out what each pattern requires & get the items individually.

A £50 initial budget should see you well on your way.

Thanks for the advice that vice looks a little cheap. Does anyone have it. And if so is it good.

[splashtestdummy]

Fine to kick off ... you'll soon be lusting after the £100 plus ones, so may as well start cheap and see where you are in a few months.

[hootsmun]

Originally Posted by bigdon01

Thanks for the advice that vice looks a little cheap. Does anyone have it. And if so is it good.

Unless your gonna be tying 24/7 i wouldn't bother with an expensive vice.Save your money for materials

[steve collyer]

Originally Posted by bigdon01

Thanks for the advice that vice looks a little cheap. Does anyone have it. And if so is it good.

Hi again.
I've used cheap vices like these since the early 1980's. I think that this is the exact same type as I bought elsewhere for a similar amount a year ago.
I tie my fair share of flies & no problems yet!

[g bigtrout]

Hi guys....do you think i should upgrade?



If i do will it affect my tying?....well its getting like the Mrs and mite need an new model.

[hootsmun]

Originally Posted by g bigtrout

Hi guys....do you think i should upgrade?



If i do will it affect my tying?....well its getting like the Mrs and mite need an new model.

I hear upgrading makes you a better tier over night Geordie

[steve collyer]

Yeah but...
You need to spend £100+ on a vice to be able to tie the chicks