cabelas fly tying kits???

[new2fly]

looking at getting a fly tying kit. i have heard that the kits that u get in walmart or other stores like that are not the best quality. i see that cabelas has a number of kits. just wondering which would be a good starter kit or are there any other kits out there that i should look at.

[FIREMAN]

I started with one of Cabelas flytying kits I put it to good use too. It came with one of their A vises along with a good supply of materials to get you started. Just remember that you will probably become addicted and will have to find some type of therapy soon after. I would recommend their kits but make sure to check with the sponsors and shop around.

Seege

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[fcch]

Nate,

A friend ot one at Walmart. The vise wasn't the best in the world, then again, for now, ... anything that'll hold the hook will do.

Many will say go to a shop and buy stuff individualy. A kit will have enough stuff to get started.

Just remember when you compare prices, the US$ exchange rate is a killer.

While looking for a kit, think about the flies you'd like to start with. Some kits are geared toward certain types of flies (good idea).

p.s.: Man, ... You ARE HOOKED


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Christopher Chin
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[new2fly]

chris, yes i think i am hooked. great tip about certian kits being geared towards certian types of fish. i never thought about that. i will do some checking before i make a final desision, and possibly before i make that desision, i will ask u guys what your thoughts are. u havnt seen the last of me.

[Gringo]

I recall a discussion about kits on another forum, and most people bagged the idea. I started with an english tying kit and it was a great way to start in my opinion. Virtually nothing was wasted and it got me going in to tying very easily. I added bits and pieces as I progressed, upgraded to better quality tools etc gradually. I like the cabellas stuff too. Go for it, and enjoy yourself.

[fcch]

Gringo (& Nate),

I did too start out with a very modest kit (Not shrink wrapped... One put together by Moe Bradly in Kamloops).

I used (eventually) everything in it too. The vise still works and the youngster (then) that I gave it to said he will be giving it to his nephew soon.

I saw a few threads about kits vs a good basket full of stuff in a qualified shop. All depends I guess.

Nate, ... You going to be tying flies for trout ??


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Christopher Chin
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[nighthawk]

I use cabela's fly tying materials and they seem to be of good quality. Their kits seem to be of decent quality as well.

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[new2fly]

chris, trout flies for sure along with flies for perch and other small pan fish.

man it sucks not having a fly shop close buy. well maybe its a good thing, i dont spend as much money that way LOL

[Gringo]

J.S.Stockard has some too.

[fcch]

Nate,

e-mail me your adress and I'll send to you a pretty good book about starting to tye

Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple by Skip Morris.



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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
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