flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Looking for recomendations on tools to get. Some one had suggested a set called smith. Would this be a good beginner set? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Sorry, I meant Dr Slicks tool set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 dr slick tool sets are the way to go. buy the set in your price range http://www.drslick.com/2009/products_giftsets2.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyflytyer 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Dr. Slick makes excellent tools. I have several pairs of their scissors and some other tools and would highly recommend them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 They were recomended to me by my local fly shop. Not to bad a price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachBob 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 The problem with fly sets is that they often contain stuff you don't need (yet) and don't have all the stuff you need (now). Everyone has their own opinions of what you will need as a beginner. My list would include: Vise (rotating is nice but not obligatory for beginners) Scissors Bobbins (at least 2) Martelli style whip finisher (hand whipping is not for all flies) Hackle pliers half hitch tools (buy the set of 3 with different sizes) You don't need these yet: Hair stacker (spinning and using hair is an advanced skill) Bodkin (use a needle instead) Dubbing twister (learning to dub without one is an important skill) bobbin threader (just use the suck method -- see other thread) tweezers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 What do you recomend for bobbins? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 What do you recomend for bobbins? There are some great bobbins out there. Everyone seems to have their favorite. I've used cheap wire frame/tube bobbins, ceramic bobbins, and C&F bobbins. The C&F's are fantastic, but expensive. A lot of guys like Rite bobbins. I use Tiemco ceramic tube bobbins. They wont fray or cut your thread, and they are not too expensive at $20. Dr. Slick and Terra offer cheaper ceramic tube bobbins which run about half that. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 I've read rhat the ceramic bobbins were the best to get. Any recomendations on best places to buy tools. Online? I would rather help out the local fly shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckingFluff 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 I've read rhat the ceramic bobbins were the best to get. Any recomendations on best places to buy tools. Online? I would rather help out the local fly shop. You can't go wrong with by using the site sponsor J. Stockard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2009 A hair stacker isn't too expensive, and if you want to tie any hairwing dries such as Elk-Hair Caddis, or any bucktails like clouser-type minnows, you MIGHT want a hair stacker. Some folks prefer to even their hair with a stacker, some folks prefer not to. Neither way is right or wrong. I like my bucktails nice and even. So do the fish. You can get good ceramic bobbins for $9 or $10 or so. If at all possible, take a close look at the working end of the tube before buying, because I have seen a few with a chip, and that is a thread cutting machine. Don't skimp on scissors. If you are going to be tying with bucktail or hair of any type, Dr. Slick Hair Scissors are worth every penny. They also serve well as a general purpose scissor. Use the scissor with respect- in other words don't cut heavy abrasive material with the very tips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 I've read rhat the ceramic bobbins were the best to get. Any recomendations on best places to buy tools. Online? I would rather help out the local fly shop. Like ChuckingFluff said, J. Stockard is a great source. If you want a Tiemco, I'd recommend Feather Craft. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArkieFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2009 I agree that kits are not the way to go even though I started out with one. I also agree that you sould get acquainted with your local fly shop and buy from them. Online dealers are fine for some things, but your local shop can allow you to put your hands on things and if you build up a good relationship with them, you will be better satisfied with your purchases. Of course there are bad apples in every situation, but if your local shop has a good reputation, go with them... As for what tools, it depends on what you're tying... I rarely use a bodkin, but most people think you have to have one... One piece of advise... Go ahead and spend a bit of money on your scissors... Good ones are well worth the money... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyer47 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 The guy at my local fly shop seems knowledgeable. I'm going to pice everything together. Thank you for all the great advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 The Dr. Slick tool set rocks http://www.castersflyshop.com/onlineflysho...products_id=606 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
