Wanting to start tying

[Cray]

Just Simply Tools Economy Fly Tying Vise & Tool Kit | J. Stockard Fly Fishing

Here you go Steve. Good people to do business with.

[canebreaker]

Watch ebay for extra stuff you'll need or what you think you need.
When I started I found an ad with 4 bobbins, start bid was $5 and $2 shipping. I guess no one wanted 4 bobbins at once, I was the only bid.

[shipahoy41]

Steve, get you one of those inexpensive tying kits. Vise will hold your hooks and has all the tools you need to get started. Get you some spools of flat waxed 230 denier jig tying thread, some flash, and some rubber skirt material. All of it can be had from JannsNetcraft pretty reasonable. Watch some of the videos on YouTube and you can figure out how to tie in materials,wrap and tie off thread. Use clear Sally's hard as nails for thread sealer.

Don't forget to check thrift stores and flea markets for tying materials. Read this sticky where to get materials again. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...s-start-tying/

[justinp61]

This looks like a good deal to me.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...&WTz_l=Unknown

[skiptomylu]

If your going to use a lot of skirt material and don't mind buying a good amout send me a PM and I will give you a good link.

Skip

[canebreaker]

Helloween at Dollar Tree. They carry some long haired wigs in bright colors. I combed through it and gathered the hair as tight as I could as a flat piece. Ran a seam of glue every 4 1/2 inches across it. After the glue is cures cut the hair at the glue.

[clfarms1]

Is it worth the extra money to get a rotary vise?

[skiptomylu]

Is it worth the extra money to get a rotary vise?

Probably depends on who you ask and maybe what kind of stuff they tie, but for me personally absolutely yes. I have a Renzetti that was something like $220 and then becaus I like the features of a Nor-Vise I bought one and that is around $300 plus close to $100 for each different type or size jaw and I have several of them. You wouldn't need anything like this though unless you really get serious. I even sell the Peak, but use the Nor. This is definitely a personal type decision and each one has to make that. If your close enough to a big store check them out in hand.

[skeetbum]

Another vote for a rotary vise. I have never owned a vise that wasn't a rotary. Everyone who doesn't own a rotary and watches me using mine says that they have to have one. Buying good tools like a vise may set you back at first, and you may say what if I don't like it? Selling good tools will get more money back than you think. Starting at just over $100 there are several choices. Like Skip, I also have a Renzetti and like it a lot. What I will say is to handle what you will buy before laying down the money. Some that look nice may be stiff and frustrating. Some knock offs work good but most fall short to me. BPS, Cabela's, and most fly shops won't mind you getting a little time on the vise, just be open and honest and let them know what's up. I have had some time on 7 or 8 different vise this way. Good luck, take your time and ask all the questions you need to be comfortable with what you buy......Skeet.

[clfarms1]

there is a vise called a mayfly 2 on ebay that people say is a pretty good vise from what i have found. I think I might get it. Its a rotary vise