Be prepared to save,,, the 'first' fly you tie! and the first fly you tie that you catch a fish on! Don't let these gt away from you. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
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Be prepared to save,,, the 'first' fly you tie! and the first fly you tie that you catch a fish on! Don't let these gt away from you. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
I second the motion on the Dr. Slick tool kit. VEry good quality, good value. The handles of the bobbin threader and bodkin serve as half-hitch tools (useful for rotary tying). And, pull out the top foam insert and you'll discover it comes packed in a nice fly box.
Wow...thanks again gang. Good stuff.
OK, so I'm eyeing the Dr. Slick kits now. They do look nice. Is one bobbin enough to start with, or should I add a second? What about scissors?
I am in West Texas (Midland to be precise). I will be fishing in the Dallas area and the Hill Country most of the time.
I do intend to keep my "firsts" flies, thanks for that tip! Maybe I'll get lucky and the first tie and catch will be the same fly. (A newbie can always dream!) :-)
Tyler
[This message has been edited by tyler (edited 16 July 2006).]
Just buy the Dr. Slick kit now and add on later as you advance. I'm still using only one bobbin that came with the kit. The bobbin that comes with the kit is ceramic so it's pretty good quality. The scissors seem to work well.
Cabelas isn't a sponsor, but a great starter kit with a vise that doesn't slip is their travel kit. Has all the tools, is enclosed in a cool wooden box, has a sharp little non-rotary vise all for less than $20 last time I looked. I use these in my beginner classes and many of the tiers keep them for years before upgrading. I still use them when I travel. Great for setting up in a motel room when on the road. JGW
[This message has been edited by white43 (edited 18 July 2006).]