Fly Tying Tips For Beginners: Tools Needed For Getting Started

Thinking about tying your own flies but not quite sure where to start? With tons of brands and fly tying tools out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out the basic first tools needed to get started. In this video, Cam will take you through the only fly tying tools you need to start tying your first fly. He also explains what each tool is used for and how to use them.

Check out the Pinned comment to find out the time stamps on when we cover each of the tying tools.

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[StreemOutdoors]

1:21 - Vise - C Clamp vs Pedestal
2:20 - Vise Rotary Features
3:22 - Vise Recommendations
5:28 - Thread Bobbin
5:47 - How to Load the Thread in the Bobbin
6:47 - Adjusting the tension on Thread
7:23 - How to use Hackle Pliers
8:12 - How to use Hair Stacker
9:31 - How to use a Bodkin
10:27 - Whip Finish Recommendation
10:53 - How to apply Head Cement

[jfowler]

It's funny. I've fished for 50 years in the Sierras and I do fly fish but not that much. I've been thinking about tying b/c I have a hobby background of modeling etc but everything was mystifying and seemed a little eliteist. Your video totally cleared the air about what tools I'll need to learn fly tying when the snow is 4' deep outside. I'm gonna start collecting gear today. You couldn't know how helpful this

[susanp.collins]

And you can give the flies to non-fly-tying fishing friends for gifts. Also, you can make a batch of flies, mount them nicely in an appropriate frame that you might get from a yard sale or thrift shop and either sell them at a craft market or give them as gifts. They'd look lovely in an office or a study for example.

[gj]

Great video. Had no idea what any of the tools were for. Very clear and helpful video. Just what i needed. 🇦🇺

[Hhop]

Thank you! I got the Cabela's Deluxe Fly Tyng Kit as a gift; and all the parts are not very well described. I could not figure out what the hair stacker was. Thank you for the great explanation!

[kerrypitt]

I was wandering about, looking for a couple more fly tying channels I could tolerate. Honestly there are so many bad channels it is discouraging.
I found you and because I teach Canadian Veterans to tie, "Beginner, " videos can be important to me when teaching from a distance.
The only comment I would make is that a pair of micro serrated scissors are almost a "Must Have, " these days mostly because there is so much available, new tyers are almost sure to run across it early.
I sort of started in 1969 when my dad bought me a tying kit for my 12th Birthday. The vise was two pieces of stamped metal held together by the tightening screw!! No bobbin, I did not know they existed for many years, I had a half hitch tool, Bodkin a pair of not bad scissors oh and a square of beeswax.
It took me years to learn, no internet etc.
So my next vise was a Thompson AA and honestly if they had not gone broke it would still be my first recommendation today for a new tyer or an experienced one. They were bulletproof. From there to an Odyssey. I liked that vise a lot, then the Unusual Vosselar double headed vise, finally to the Norvise this last 13 years.
There are so many favorites out there. You have probably cringed when you see someone post the question, "what is the best vise for me to buy?" 🤣😂
Actually Davie McPhail asked this about a vise for his travel vise, he normally ties on a LAW vise.
He had 160 comments in the thread. I asked him if he hadn't seen that one coming!!!! You did a good job here, will subscribe.

[tonybaird]

been tying since mid 60s. you need a good, vice, scissors, bobbin, and hooks. a sewing store will provide all of the above plus treads and body material. craft stores can provide wires and feathers. suggest you skin a sept moose, and a caribou, multicoloured. been using the same hair for over 30 years.

[philipdennis-rhuj]

Combs a nice touch...had no idea what the hair tool was...also like your fine velcro popsicle comb..good video...Great shirt

[isaeed]

excellent video and just what i was looking for.

[kennethpierce]

Great video. The only one I’ve seen that is addressing the equipment and supplies a person needs to get started. Thanks. Subscribed

[swyersofficeservices]

You are very good at defining. I purchased a starter kit form Postfly, but there weren't any directions...just gadgets. I didn't have a clue what was what, or what it was used for. They said to come to you tube for their series. There wasn't anything about what you just covered. Step two, will by to ty my first fly. Really excited now. Thank you so much.

[flgator]

I bought a cheap vice to start trying this hobby. The vise came with a spring around the vise an inch or so away from the jaws. What is the spring for? Thank You

[kyleedespain]

This is just what I was looking for! Thanks for the great tips!

[hectatusbreakfastus]

One thing I love is that the swiss vise master is both a clamp vise and a pedestal vise. Not exactly on the cheap side but it's pretty deadly.

[Khaosgardenz]

I really.love that sweatshirt do u make them in black?

[CDavid]

Thanks for the video and all the fly tying information it helps me decide what to buy before getting started.

[jacobstarr]

All I can say is don't buy a combo set. Most of the time they have poor quality tools and tying materials are below par. I made this mistake and ended up spending about 500+ dollars on new gear

[jdoza]

Great recommendations. I have and continue to suggest to new and experienced tiers, find a tying partner who can split the cost of the expensive hackles and other materials that you’ll eventually want but only need half about what you’ll use in 20 plus years. Have fun.

[UncannyCheeto]

What are the chances! I have recently gotten into fly fishing and found your video and recognized your face. Loooong time no see! Hope you are doing well.

[parker]

I did the math and for a elk hair Cadis and the Materials to make 25 fly was about $17 and if you sell all of them for $3 you would make about a $58 profit!!!