Acensky 0 #1 February 5, 2007 My dads birthday is on Sunday and he loves to fly fish and he is going to retire this summer. I want to get him fly tying stuff. What the best stuff I can get him to get him sarted? Any help would be great! HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 February 5, 2007 get some fliessome of them are expensiveYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 February 5, 2007 Lassoing them so that you can tie them when you first get started is very difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #4 February 5, 2007 He already has a few flys, he wants to tie his own though. HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 February 5, 2007 QuoteHe already has a few flys, he wants to tie his own though. HeatherWhat about a good book on fly tying thenYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #6 February 5, 2007 Find a fly shop in your area and talk to them. Buy a quality vice...I have a Renzetti rotary vice, and have no complaints with it. For the trout flies I tie here in CO, it's been great. It's sturdy, stable, and holds a wide range of hook sizes. The rest of the stuff can be bought fairly cheaply, but I think the vice set me back about $175 or so. BTW, I prefer to buy from local shops rather than over the interweb. Once they get to know you, you'll find that they are a great source of info on streams, patterns, and other info for local fishing spots, including "secret" spots. Plus, I like to support the local businesses whenever possible. ChrisBurn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #7 February 5, 2007 Check out Orvis. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites