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Minimum equipment to start tying
Hi,
Could you recommend me the minimum equipment to start tying flies? I know that the minimum is "nothing" because I can tie using my hands, but I mean the minimum to let me start tying easily (I've never done it already) Thanks |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
"xeon" wrote in message
... Hi, Could you recommend me the minimum equipment to start tying flies? I know that the minimum is "nothing" because I can tie using my hands, but I mean the minimum to let me start tying easily (I've never done it already) Thanks At minimum: 1. a vise 2. a bobbin (thread holder) 3. really good scissors (don't skimp on the scissors) Everything else is not really minimal, but can help a lot. Dubbing needles, dubbing spinners, hackle pliers, whip finish or half hitch tool, wing burners, lots of extra bobbins (I have at least a dozen with standard threads, flosses and wires ready to use), etc. |
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"xeon" wrote in message ... Hi, Could you recommend me the minimum equipment to start tying flies? I know that the minimum is "nothing" because I can tie using my hands, but I mean the minimum to let me start tying easily (I've never done it already) Thanks Well I started this hobby last year. my original kit I put together myself for around $100 can contained a descent vice, bobbin, bodkin, some 10 hooks and supplies to tie wolly buggers. (I already own a couple pairs of descent scissors) I have since spent hundreds on books supplies (lots of hooks , hackle and fur), more tools, a magnifying lamp and portable box and table, and three magazine subscriptions. The best investment I ever made.........this is simply the best thing I ever did for myself, and "I had never done it already" either! flyguy |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
Though not an absolute nuecessity, a bobbin threader will same you some time
for a few bucks. As Flyguy suggested, pick out a fly that you can fish now, and buy the material for that fly. Eventually you'll be tying dozens of flies that you can use, and you will have a good start on all of the materials that you will need. It is not a cheap sport! If it comes from a fly shop it is expensive. There are alternatives, like craft stores, Walmart, Cabelas. "xeon" wrote in message ... Hi, Could you recommend me the minimum equipment to start tying flies? I know that the minimum is "nothing" because I can tie using my hands, but I mean the minimum to let me start tying easily (I've never done it already) Thanks --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.522 / Virus Database: 320 - Release Date: 10/2/2003 |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
"Sierra fisher" wrote in message ... Though not an absolute nuecessity, a bobbin threader will same you some time for a few bucks. I trick I learned is to put some slack in the thread and then just literally suck the thread up through the bobbin tube. After practicing a bit, it's faster, easier and cheaper than having a bobbin threader. |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
"Stan Gula" wrote in message ... At minimum: 1. a vise 2. a bobbin (thread holder) 3. really good scissors (don't skimp on the scissors) That's all you need. Some sort of hackle plier comes in very handy if you're going to turn hackle, and so does a bodkin - for many things. I guess the tip of scissors could do in a pinch, but sinch you'll be getting good scissors, you don't want to dull them with extraneous use. |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
... Though not an absolute nuecessity, a bobbin threader will same you some time for a few bucks. I made a cheap bobbin threader by tying a folded piece of wire to the end of a toothpick. It works, and I saved how much? |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
Though not an absolute nuecessity, a bobbin threader will same you some
time for a few bucks. I trick I learned is to put some slack in the thread and then just literally suck the thread up through the bobbin tube. After practicing a bit, it's faster, easier and cheaper than having a bobbin threader. Go to a drugstore and buy a little pack of Butler EEZ-THRU Floss Threaders. Dirt cheap. Or get a pack free form your dentist. Little pieces of stiff "mono" with a loop on one end. You stick the single end through your bobbin's tube, put the thread through the loop, and pull the whole works through the tube. Nothing could be easier. vince |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
IF you used fine piano or guitar wire, not much. If your didn't, you'll
probably be rebuilding it shortly "Hooked" wrote in message ... "Sierra fisher" wrote in message ... Though not an absolute nuecessity, a bobbin threader will same you some time for a few bucks. I made a cheap bobbin threader by tying a folded piece of wire to the end of a toothpick. It works, and I saved how much? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.522 / Virus Database: 320 - Release Date: 9/30/2003 |
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Minimum equipment to start tying
"Sierra fisher" wrote in message
... IF you used fine piano or guitar wire, not much. If your didn't, you'll probably be rebuilding it shortly I actually used single strand stainless leader wire that I have a few coils of laying around. |
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