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You just named all my favorite places for buying fly tying stuff.
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Dollar store hard as nail polish and super glue.
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I agree with the Thompson A vise. It was my first vise, used. Not sure what I paid for it. But they last forever and hold a hook. And that's all a vise needs to do. If you didn't already pick up a vise. I would think about getting A Thompson A off eBay. Save yourself a few bucks for hooks and material.
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Jaydud. That's what I was thinking. The line is what does the work. Just might need a lighter set up.
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I am still a novice at tying and fly casting. But wont stop. But my issue is I have always tossed an 8 wt rod, reel and weight forward line. Usually target bass or saltwater fish. I'm OK with a larger fly. But with a smaller lighter fly. I suck. And if there is a breeze forget it! I usually fish open water. Shore, Basin or off a dock. Should I wrap some wire around the hook, Use some split shot. Thanks.
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Why are there so few if any fly tying ladies on this site.
bass master replied to Moshup's topic in The Fly Tying Bench
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I tie for myself. If its good or bad. The fish never told me and it seems they don't care. I also tie on the cheap. Dollar store and hobby shops. I do like to read old books as well as new ones. I also use a laptop for YouTube vids. For me its a hobby, its fun and I like to catch fish. I'm not going to follow rules to tie flies. If its turning out bad, So be it. It is what it is.
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First Fly Tying Night, what to do?
bass master replied to Flatsflytying's topic in Beginner's Corner
This might be the wrong section. But I was on Facebook and someone posted the tool box from Harbor Freight. You can get this for $73.00 with a coupon. Not all that cheap. But it has that WOW! factor going for it. Looks perfect for travel or sitting on a bench. Lots of guys make their own, But this is great for the ones who cant. Wood Tool Chest w/ 8 Wood Tool Drawers (harborfreight.com) -
What fly for a beginner to start with?
bass master replied to [email protected]'s topic in Beginner's Corner
I agree with YouTube. This vid has step by step. And carries on like a class. Beginner Fly Tying Tips - Part 1: Tools Primer - YouTube -
First Fly Tying Night, what to do?
bass master replied to Flatsflytying's topic in Beginner's Corner
Poopdeck's old Laptop bag is a great idea for travel. Its perfect! I have one that is used for nothing. Wife always wants to toss it out. Now I have a use for it. Thanks! Poopdeck. -
Another vote is for the Griffin Odyssey Spider cam. Its vise is a great choice for the price. You can also look at eBay for a used one. Just watch out for the cheap knock offs.
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The Gartside Gurgler is right now.
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Nice. I see what your doing. Using his eyes to tie the small ones you cant see anymore. Joking, I wish I had the chance to learn this years ago.
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You can glue two different colors of 1mm sheets together from the Dollar Tree. Makes for a great look. The Dollar store has a lot of good tying material. From nail polish to flash. Christmas tinsel in silver and gold might still be out.
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Just wash the stuff off. Then apply some light oil. Probably needs it anyway.