Fly Tying Starter Kit: Fly tying is made more enjoyable and simple to learn with a starter or beginner fly tying kit. You can begin tying your own flies for use on your fly fishing adventures with just a few basic tools and materials. Consider how satisfying it would be to catch a trout or a bass on a fly you tied yourself.


Fly Tying Starter Kit

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Fly Tying kit | Fly Tying Starter Kit


FLY FISHING STARTER KIT TOOLS

A basic fly tying kit does not require a large number of fly tying tools. In fact, when it comes to fly tying for beginners, pre-packaged fly tying starter kits are sometimes the best fly fishing starter kits for fly tying. These kits can usually be found wherever fly fishing equipment is sold. You can also create your own fly tying starter kits by including a few key fly tying tools.

VISE

The primary function of a fly tying vise is to securely hold the hook while you tie the fly. For beginners, standard or traditional vises are a good choice because they give you more control over the amount of tension as you tie.

BOBBIN

The bobbin is the spool that holds the tying thread while you tie the fly. This is a simple tool with two wire "legs" that tension the thread spool while feeding the thread through a narrow tube.

BOBBIN THREADER

A bobbin threader is a narrow wire loop with a handle that is used to pull your fly tying thread through your bobbin's narrow tube.

SCISSORS

A pair of small, smooth, tight, and sharp steel scissors is an absolute must for your fly tying starter kit. Scissors are used for trimming feathers, hair, and tinsel as well as cutting fly tying thread.

BODKIN

A bodkin is a small metal rod with a thin, pointed tip that is typically used to cement a fly.

HACKLE PLIERS

Hackle pliers are used to wrap hackle feathers around a fly hook.

HAIR STACKER

The hair stacker evens out the tips of the hair, which is necessary for proper balance and proportion.

WHIP FINISHER

Whip finishers are used to knot the thread after it has been tied to prevent it from coming undone.


Fly Tying kit | Fly Tying Starter Kit

FLY FISHING STARTER KIT MATERIALS

There are numerous tying supplies and materials available for the creation of flies. You can tie many different flies to include in your first fly fishing starter kit for fly tying, from shiny pieces of tinsel that mimic the reflection of baitfish scales to multi-colored feathers of various sizes.

THREAD

For tying feathers or hair to your hooks, you'll need a few different colours of fly tying thread. Thinner and stronger than silk or cotton, nylon and polyester fly tying threads are available.

TINSEL

Tinsel is frequently used to add shine and sparkle to minnow fly patterns.

HOOKS

Once you've decided which species to target with your flies, you'll need to decide on the size and type of hook to use.

FEATHERS

Feathers are one of the most popular materials for fly tying and are available in a virtual rainbow of colours.

HAIR

When tying different fly patterns, such as a caddis pattern or a mouse pattern, hair from animals such as deer or elk is frequently used.

EYES

When tying your own flies, you can use metal beads, holographic decals, and pre-painted fly eyes. The type of eyes you use will be determined by the fly pattern you tie.

Fly Tying kit | Fly Tying Starter Kit

Fly tying can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be with the variety of tools and materials available. Begin by tying your own flies with these simple tools, and then cast one into a nearby river or stream to see what you can catch.