stony 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 This past weekend, I was going through some stuff on Microsoft Money and I decided to take a look at how much money I have spent so far on fly tying. $644.45 was my grand total. Now granted, those are from the receipts that I brought home and entered so I would venture to say that there is probably another $50 that isn't figured into. It's very surprising because I looked at spin fishing stuff and I only have about $135 invested so far this year. Most probably because I have everything I need. I told a buddy of mine and he mentioned that he has over $10,000 into this little hobby. I can't imagine that but then again, at this rate, in 14 years, I'll be there. Anyways, how much do you have invested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingtaz 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 me personally I would say around 1500 or so this past yr in tools, supplies, and storage containers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stracener 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 I have more than I care to admit, $1000's over 14 years. This year I added maybe $300 - $400. I don't feel too bad cause last night I was at the annual Fly Club auction and watched a guy spend $1,100.00 on a rod and reel. They spent $300 plus on pictures with a couple of flies in the frame. I saw them buy 1 framed fly for $175.00. How about a handmade quilt for $600 with flies on it. One box of nymph's, maybe 30 went for $200.00 and a box of mayflies in a wooden case was over $300. You can spend as much as you want if you got it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 Good Day, Ha ha... I am in camp with Don. Over the past 16 years the tying materials must get well into the thousands. I think I could almost open a small shop with what I have acrued so far... Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBones 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 Well, lets see....I have over $2200.00 invested in my vise collection alone. In the thirty years of tying flies, all but 2 commercially, I wouldn't even dare or want to estimate materials value. I know there are many here that have more than I do too. MrBones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 I am guessing but I would say that I have spent close to $10,000 this year, easy if not more. A lot of new things. (fly tying and fly fishing). Lord knows what I have spent in the past. For spin fishing under $1,000, mainly for the saltwater. ( I bet in the last 5 years) I look at it this way, I am spending money on things I like and want. Otherwise I would just blow it on beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 I'm just a hobby tier. I give flys away, sometimes trade with them. In all, I'll tie up a couple hundred flys a year. I mention this to say that I have a budget, of sorts, for flytying which I try to stick to. For the last 5 years, I'd put that budget at about $100 per year. Frankly, I don't think that's too bad. If I bought one soft drink a day from a vending machine at work, I'd spend something like $250/year, and not give it a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. R. Caddick 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 For just the things directly related to flytying that i personally have (not including my shop) then it is probably about $15,000 give or take $2,000 ..... mind you that is Canadian $$$ I have been tying flies for the best part of 20 years and if i actually would have kept track of everything i ever bought then it would easily double that figure and maybe even come close to tripling it. I have used more sadlle hackles, squirrel tails and deer hair than i care to remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tightlines 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 Dont want to even think about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flymaker1 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 If my wife only new what I've actually spent over the last 10 years. I'm probably $1500.00 this year alone. I STILL NEED (WANT) MORE STUFF (JUNK). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 Since taking up this hobby 22 months ago I'd say atleast $5000, without hesitation that much and steadily climbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlp5351 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 Just in my hook drawer I would guess close to $750, the rest I woud guess $2000 to $2500. Tools and vises about $700 - $1000. And to think twenty years ago I started tying to try to save money on flies. Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 Honestly couldnt tell ya. More than any sane person should, yet less than I "want" to :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 21, 2006 don't wanna think about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faster Fish 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2006 I just got back into it from a 2 or 3 year break and I spent about $200 just in 1 1/2 months. Money sure goes fast when your having fun. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
