wrote:
Hello all. I've been a freshwater angler for some time now and am
ready
to try my hand at fly fishing. I live in North Georgia were there are
several trout streams and even a river within a 5-10 minute walk from
my house.
Anyways, this month I'll be headed to Bass Pro Shops to pick out
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Any recommendations on this kit or any others would be appreciated.
I'd like to keep the cost to under $50, as well.
Thanks.

I would suggest staying away from any fly tying kit, The materials are
often substandard. Grab a book like the Orvis Fly Tying guide,
something from AK Best, or you local fly shop and Bass Pro will have a
selection. There is a big volume tying book called the Fly Tyers
Benchside Reference that has a companion CD for the computer. It may or
may not be on DVD.

Go into the local shop, ask about a Thompson type vise, and the basic
tools like hackle pliers, hair stackers, bodkins, bobbins, and of
course something to cut with. Ask them to show you the difference
between necks and capes, and the grades. Ask them to show you the basic
supplies for tying a woolly bugger and other simple flies and purchase
those items to start.

I would also suggest staying away from the Bass Pro Shop and visit any
of the fine Georgia Fly Shops including the Fish Hawk, Occoee (did I
get that one right charlie?)Outfitters, the Hiwassee Outfitters, or
even the Bargain Barn in Jasper. But it's your money and your choice,
Bass pro will always be there but Atlanta's lost two shops in the past
5-6 years.