Alligator

Thanks for all the information and goodwill! The main species would be trout, and I'll start with trout flies. But I also stream wish for smallmouth. And I live near a lake with a little of everything. I'm a little confused about waxed and unwaxed thread. When do you use each? Thanks, Aligator

Hi all, I'm new to this site (and to fly tying) and am probably asking a question that's been asked many times. I'm setting up my work station. I have a vice and essential tools. Now I need my supplies. Working out of Charlie Craven's book, I understand which hooks I need. But beginning with threads, I'm overwhelmed . He lists 10 different types of threads in 10 different colors. And then there's floss, wire, etc. On to dubbing, feathers, fur, beads, synthetics, groundhog innards, and more. Someone must have put together a list of essential supplies. I'd like my workstation to be comprehensively outfitted; from here in rural MN I can't just run out for something I'm missing. But of course I don't want to buy items I'm not going to use. Any help would be appreciated. Alligator