(Tim G) wrote in
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Hi,

I'm a non-fly-tying fly fisherman - one of those - who finally thinks
he needs to get into tying.

I've combed your old posts, and read all your warnings against buying
a fly-tying kit... yet, still, I can't help but think that a good kit
might not be a bad way to go, simply for learning's sake. I
understand that I'll certainly be buying new materials (and not using
some that come with the kit), possibly buying some new tools later
on... and that overall it might not be the most cost-effective way to
go... but even so, I still can't help but think this might just make
things a bit easier to start.

With that in mind, does anyone have any thoughts on the Orvis Premium
Fly Tying Kit? I ask about this one because I'd seen a post back when
saying that it actually wasn't so bad...

Any thoughts on this, or suggestions for any other good kits, are
greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Tim



Even for learning's sake, I don't think a kit is a very good deal. The
kit won't make it easier to learn, and it won't save you money. A course
is a good idea, but often you need scissors, bobbin, thread, vice, before
you can take a course.

Nothing will get you into tying faster than catching fish on your own
ties. So, pick the fly you want to tie-- maybe something that doesn't
require you to buy a hackle neck, or if you do need hackles you might
consider one of the Whiting 100 packs-- get the stuff you need to tie it,
and tie it. If you don't like it, You can sell the vise, and you're
probably only invested for $20-$30 at the end.

Scott