tim - i bought it two years ago. it's mediocre stuff, but probably a
good introduction to tying package. you won't be satisfied with the vise
and materials once you've progressed unless you stick to basic ties.
i've not continued tying. might start back one day... a smart fellow
would follow the recommendations given thus far, or find a friend who
ties. i've watched big dale and dave lacourse tie...i think watching and
learning from someone will prove a better experience than trying to
follow the orvis lesson book.

jeff

Tim G wrote:

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