Tim G. writes:

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

You could possibly save yourself some money by seeing if you *enjoy* tying
flies. Many flyshops have lessons in the off-season (Nov-Mar), and many supply
the tools and necessary materials.

My advice would be to see if a local flyshop (or fly tying organization) offers
lessons and provides the tools and materials. Enroll, finish the course, and
*then* buy the necessary tools and materials. I have seen friends buy
expensive tools and lots of materials only to give it all away in a year or two
because they didn't enjoy tying.

Just my $0.02.
Dave
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