I'm a little easier on myself in that I am trying to improve my technique but some flies end up meeting Mr. razor blade and starting over. I personally use a smaller folding Ott lite so that I can take it with me when I tie at another location. I have a pair of clip on flip up magnifying lenses but they don't fit my glasses very well.

If your background is busy, put a piece of light green or light blue foam board up to act as a profile plate. Having a clean background to my fly really helps with thread and material control.

Rick