02-17-2009, 05:15 PM
The kits, you will want to spend more money on as they have the better supply of material. I am talking $200.+
The vise will need to be upgraded eventually and for the price I say Griffith.
You will need good scissors, a couple of bobbins with teflon or ceramic center (won't cut the thread), and a whip finishing tool. Of course you could learn the knots by hand also.
The Orvis KIT comes with as fair vise and they use to offer for $15. more an upgrade. The book that comes with the kit can be purchased separately.
It is one of the best because it tells you about the hooks and materials and why you use certain material for certain flies.
It then gives you step-by-step instructions on the standard flies. You will find there are only a few designs out there, but changing the color, the material, or the size can create a whole new fly, so learning the basic flies is a must!
Then just start buying the material needed for a particular fly, look for sale on material, and ROAD KILL has a whole new meaning[laugh]
Good luck and stay in touch
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The vise will need to be upgraded eventually and for the price I say Griffith.
You will need good scissors, a couple of bobbins with teflon or ceramic center (won't cut the thread), and a whip finishing tool. Of course you could learn the knots by hand also.
The Orvis KIT comes with as fair vise and they use to offer for $15. more an upgrade. The book that comes with the kit can be purchased separately.
It is one of the best because it tells you about the hooks and materials and why you use certain material for certain flies.
It then gives you step-by-step instructions on the standard flies. You will find there are only a few designs out there, but changing the color, the material, or the size can create a whole new fly, so learning the basic flies is a must!
Then just start buying the material needed for a particular fly, look for sale on material, and ROAD KILL has a whole new meaning[laugh]
Good luck and stay in touch
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