"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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"Jim" wrote in message
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I haven't tied since the early 80's and would like to get back into it
this fall. I'm looking for a recommendation on a tying kit. I still have
the vise and tools, in need of materials. I recently received a
Kaufmann's Streamborn catalog and see that they sell tying kits.

Thanks


IMHO, if I were you, I would forgo the kits. Most of the material is
second rate. In our tying classes, we recommend you decide what flies you
want to tie and then buy the material for them. By doing this you will be
assured of getting first rate materials.
Kaufmann's Streamborn makes a special effort to explain the deficiency of
most tying kits and emphasizes that their kits are stocked with first
quality materials. This is what made me wonder if some kits may be
worthwhile. I want to tie a variety of dry/wet/streamers and nymph patterns
which will be expensive whether I go with their combined kits or on my own.

Thanks for the responses.

Jim