Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (durango) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:41:04 GMT

I'll make a good suggestion, look around for a local fly fishing shop and find out if they offer tying instruction or have a group tying night, most shops do. If no shop is close find your nearest TU Chapter and go to one of the meetings there has to be at least a few members that tye flies. It can't hurt. Also some schools have night classes, might cost a few bucks to attend, but some first hand instruction and advice on tools and tying will go a long way to help shorten the learning...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (rvreclus) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:22:31 GMT

I think the points made are all relevant, to a good beginning. I would emphasize the careful purchase of the best quality scissors you can get(snipping thread and hackle only), with thin sharp points, they will last a lifetime, a second pair of scissors for rough/heavy work(furs, hairs, tinsel, wire, plastics, etc..). Hackle pliers, again two, one light tension and the other for heavy work. I still use a number of bobbins but you can get by with just one. Lastly the vise you chose is what you...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (Silver Doctor) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:54:22 GMT

U have a couple of the Nor-Vice bobbins I've used for years, will only tie on an auto now. been meaning to pick up an Ekich, it looks great.

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (JeffK) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:12:31 GMT

One tool I have been addicted to is a fine pair of bow spring scissors - can get them in craft or sewing stores. Makes the fine cuts much easier IMHO. On the other hand, they aren't very tough so you will definitely need another pair of regular scissors to cut most everything other than feathers and thread.

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (Snook65) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:51:41 GMT

If you're looking for a tool that can really change the way you tie, this is worth serious consideration: http://www.automaticbobbin.com/

I saw the demo on the Ekitch bobbin at the Int'l Tying Syposium a few weeks ago and picked one up. This guy designed and hand crafts each one of these and they are the bomb. It has some type of opposing tension mechanism to you can...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (JeffSod) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:51:28 GMT

I would like to make a plug for the Anvil made Scissors. These were the first pair of scissors I purchased and have served me the best.

Made in USA.

I have picked up two pairs of 'Dr. Slick' scissors. One pair purely purchase on a whim that had the purple holigraphic finish. Out of the package they were DULL and worked like cr*p. Very dissappointed. Second pair long reach are ok but not as nice as my Anvil. I have recently purchased two additional styles of...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (acal) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:04:25 GMT

Thank you to all who were willing to post recommendations.

I just went with a Griffin Superior A2 vise and a basic set of tools to start with.

Thanks again

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (scud dog) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:15:23 GMT

"Complete Book of Flytying" by Eric Leiser was almost biblical when I was learning. Every fly shop in driving distance had it. I've read others, but Eric has a talent for explaining things in a way a novice will grasp readily. I saw it in the Cabela's catalogue and you could get a new or used one for cheap on Amazon. Do you have a vice? I've owned a few; Thompson A, Regal and currently use a Griffin Patriot. The Patriot comes with a clamp and pedestal and are all the...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:10:54 GMT

I've been impressed and happy with any of the Dr. Slick's tools I've purchased along the way. Good advice on getting a really nice pair(s) of scissors but also get a lesser quality pair for cutting wire and other material that will ruin the cutting surface of your high end pair.

Last suggestion...get a Cliff's Top Shelf caddy to use with your vise.

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Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (acal) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:33:54 GMT

waynebh wrote:
Hi Acal;
Fly tying is an interesting hobby unto itself, that said there are so many different tools and different styles of the same. There are soo many different bobbins, I tried many till I settled on the Griffin ceramic, it just suits me best. You may have to try several brands until you find which you like best. The ceramics are more expensive but they work much better. Scissors are like bobbins,...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (mdwwhw) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:31:46 GMT

I have to agree with all of what Tom said. If I were going to add anything, it would be a Matarelli (sp?) style whip finisher. I can whip finish with my fingers, but why do so when the little dojiggy makes it so much easier.

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (waynebh) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:40:17 GMT

Hi Acal;
Fly tying is an interesting hobby unto itself, that said there are so many different tools and different styles of the same. There are soo many different bobbins, I tried many till I settled on the Griffin ceramic, it just suits me best. You may have to try several brands until you find which you like best. The ceramics are more expensive but they work much better. Scissors are like bobbins, there are soo many to choose from of many style, I haven't found any I really...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (jgestar) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:55:26 GMT

First off, find a good instruction book. I learned to tie from The Universal Fly Tying Guide by Dick Stewart, but there are plenty of good ones to choose from. Beyond the book, I would need at least a vise, good scissors, a bobbin, a bodkin (needle with a handle), and some hackle pliers. Most other tools are for convenience, but it may make a big difference if you tie a lot of a particular fly. Most of the time you can get away with no-name tools....

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (Winglas) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:27:45 GMT

Get oneof Bernie Griffin's catalogs. His tools are great and priced well.

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (corlay) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:25:08 GMT

caddis4 wrote:
For me, the best "tool" I have recently purchased is pair of 5X magnifier glasses....ten bucks on ebay!
http://stores.ebay.com/CAROBALL

I get by on:
a vise (duh...)
a bobbin (splurge for the ceramic ones, especially if you're going to be using 80 thread or...

Re: Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (caddis4) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:08:12 GMT

For me, the best "tool" I have recently purchased is pair of 5X magnifier glasses....ten bucks on ebay!
http://stores.ebay.com/CAROBALL

Fly Tying Tools Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (acal) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:00:05 GMT

I am new to tying flies and would appreciate recommendations on tools; scissors, stackers, bobbins, etc. I already have a vise.

Thank you.