Do you have your fly tying gear? Here is a list of basic gear to get you started. Each item below, if clicked, will link you to an associated item where you can buy this product.

If you would like to find a vise that is under $50 then click the link above and send me a message and I'll help you out.

From here on out you will be receiving your fly material box with the fly we are going to work on this month.

YOU NEED TO GET THESE TOOLS BEFORE MOVING ON:

#1 Vise - There is a wide range of types and prices of vises. You can pay anywhere from $20 up to $500 and more for a vise. The basic task a vise does is hold your hook.  Click on this link to see one vise that I have used before that is in the $150 range. If you would like to get a vise for under $100 then this is a good option: Griffin Vise here.

An additional feature that many of the more expensive vises have is the ability to rotate. This is very helpful for some fly patterns.

#2 Scissors - There are many different types of fly tying scissors, but the main thing in common with most of them is a very fine point. Here is a pair of scissors that I have used before. You may also want to get another pair of cheaper scissors that you can use for cutting wire and such that would dull your good scissors.

#3 Bobbin - The bobbin is the tool that holds your thread as you tie the fly. There are many quality bobbins out there at a very low cost. Here's one that is a high quality and should last for years.

#4 Thread - I am putting in thread within the tools section here because it is a requirement and doesn't have to change much from fly to fly. Here's a link to UTC 70 which is very strong and easy to tie with.

You'll be able to tie your first fly in the series solely with these tools plus the materials I'll show you later on.

Here are a few additional items that you will likely need as you get into fly tying.

#5 Hackle Pliers - Hackle pliers are very helpful especially when using smaller materials. They allow you to grab the hackles as you turn the feather over the body of the fly.

#6 Hair Stacker - A hair stacker is useful when trying to even out wing materials from deer, elk or other natural hair fiber.

#7 Dubbing Wax - Dubbing wax is used when adding dubbing to your thread. This wax adds a sticky substance to your thread and helps to keep the dubbing material on your thread.

#8 Head Cement - After finishing off your fly and head, this cement will secure the head of the fly down for the rest of it's days.

#9 Bodkin - It is used to place the head cement on your fly and is helpful in "picking out" hair material from your flies.

That is the main tool list to get you started. If you think you're ready to go all in, you can click on the links above to purchase from our affiliate partners (we get a small commission if you purchase through those links but you do not get charged extra).

I you signed up for the platinum Fly Tying Mentor course then you should have the tools delivered to your doorstep with your material package.

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