Landon P 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Here is a fun little thread to keep us entertained. What is the worst possible advice you could give to a new fly tier? I will go first "Buy the cheapest tool set and vise you can find. They dont do anything anyways." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 seems a bit silly to give out the worst advise id rather help than discourage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 the worst advise I can think of is, spend all your money on top shelf tying tools, because the tools make the tier, rather than a retirement fund so you can work till the day you die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Deleted (misread the question) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Watch videos that evolve around around patterns using arcane materials/tools solely available through the sponsor of the video. Go all out imitating patterns that the tyer has not even tried on fish. Watch 15 minute long videos that present a simple "1 minute " tying pattern. wunbe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, flytire said: seems a bit silly to give out the worst advise id rather help than discourage Were not going to be giving out this advice. This is more of a way to kill time and maybe get a good laugh. That would be terrible to give out terrible advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Nothing wrong with the least expensive set of tools. I started with a kit of tools that was, probably, the cheapest thing I could find. The vise lasted close to 30 years. I still have a $100.00 vise, since I "moved on" to a true rotary vise. Still using the bobbin holder from that set, too. I can't think of "worst advice" ... but I agree with Poopdeck, " ... spend all your money on top shelf tying tools, because the tools make the tier ... " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Roll your own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Duck 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 The worst advise....There is only one true way to cast a fly rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petelangevin 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 Get into fly tying, you’ll save lots of money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 "Tie your own flies so it won't bother you as much to lose them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flymanaj 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 Cotton thread is fiiiiiiiinnnnneeee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 Drop out of school, skip college and become a fishing guide and professional fly tier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robow7 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 4 hours ago, petelangevin said: Get into fly tying, you’ll save lots of money! The greatest lie ever told ! Ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 Oh i got another one. When you buy a fly combo buy the highest weigh possible they can be used on all fish Also dont use waders there uncomfortable and dont have a purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites