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February 8th, 2005, 11:21 AM
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Got a kit...
Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies...
Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony 
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#2
February 8th, 2005, 12:18 PM
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Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really
used anything from this company. White River is fair to mediocre. I live and work within 3 miles of the place, next time you go down there, send me an email and I'll meet up with you. There are deals to be had, but you just gotta know where (and when) to find them. -- Frank Reid Reverse email to reply
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February 8th, 2005, 04:55 PM
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What you bought is a start. From now on it gets expensive!
Let me suggest that you NOT buy a materials kit, with a little piece of rabbit, some feathers, dubbing etc. Instead pick out a fly that you want to tie and can fish. Buy the materials for that fly. When you master it, pick out another fly, and buy the materials for that. You not only don't buy stuff that you don't need, but you learn how to buy good materials at a reasonable price. "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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February 8th, 2005, 09:10 PM
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Great, thanks...
Just got the stomach/flu bug today (hooray!) and my brain is spinning around like a top at the moment...i'll reply a more understandable response when the room stops spinning... thanks again.. Anthony "Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message ... Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. White River is fair to mediocre. I live and work within 3 miles of the place, next time you go down there, send me an email and I'll meet up with you. There are deals to be had, but you just gotta know where (and when) to find them. -- Frank Reid Reverse email to reply
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February 9th, 2005, 03:34 AM
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"jackk" wrote in message ... What you bought is a start. From now on it gets expensive! Let me suggest that you NOT buy a materials kit, with a little piece of rabbit, some feathers, dubbing etc. Instead pick out a fly that you want to tie and can fish. Buy the materials for that fly. When you master it, pick out another fly, and buy the materials for that. You not only don't buy stuff that you don't need, but you learn how to buy good materials at a reasonable price. Could not have said it better. "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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#6
February 9th, 2005, 09:38 AM
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Well Anthony, welcome to the world of fly tying. As someone mentioned, now it can get expensive. You'll need and want more tools, materials, better vise, bench, etc. I could go on and on. You can save money by going to your local craft stores, Walmart, Kmart, etc. Do some fly tying web searches for books, fly patterns as well as materials - you can find some good deals out there. As one of the owners at our local Orvis shop told me, "it's an addiction." In the positive sense, that is. See if there is a local fly tying club in your area and go. Tyers are the friendliest bunch of folks willing a able to help a newcomer. Regards and have fun! Dick On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:21:54 GMT, "Anthony" wrote: Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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February 12th, 2005, 03:58 AM
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A kit is okay. You will probably burn out the vise after a while or out grow
it. I tie commercially and started out with a cheap thompson vise. Dont worry about the deal, the vise is the most important equipment and $25 aint bad. I upgraded to a Regal vise and it is excellent. A person may master 1 or 2 things in their life and if fly tying is one of them, just upgrade . Best wishes, Randy Bois "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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#8
February 15th, 2005, 12:24 AM
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Thanks, I've tied about 11 flies (ez nymph) since I got it but, I haven't
actually had much time to sit down and really do some serious tying. It's either been early in the morning or late at night. Weekends are so hard to make time for it since i'm usually working on the 'ol Honey-do list. Or spending time with the kids...But i'm getting the hang of it... It's not a very smooth operating vise but it'll do till I can justify spending the cashola on a top-line modle. It's fun so far, just getting the materials to stay on top of the hook at times is a challenge but I eventually get it and the process goes on! Anthony "randy bois" wrote in message ... A kit is okay. You will probably burn out the vise after a while or out grow it. I tie commercially and started out with a cheap thompson vise. Dont worry about the deal, the vise is the most important equipment and $25 aint bad. I upgraded to a Regal vise and it is excellent. A person may master 1 or 2 things in their life and if fly tying is one of them, just upgrade . Best wishes, Randy Bois "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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#9
February 15th, 2005, 09:45 AM
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Keep tying and it will get easier for you. A few years ago memners of a fly tying club started me out tying foam gnats and spiders - they wanted me to keep it simple till I got proficient at it. Then I graduated to the more difficult flies The main thing you want to do is have fun, and it sounds like you are. Any clubs in your area? Dick On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:24:27 GMT, "Anthony" wrote: Thanks, I've tied about 11 flies (ez nymph) since I got it but, I haven't actually had much time to sit down and really do some serious tying. It's either been early in the morning or late at night. Weekends are so hard to make time for it since i'm usually working on the 'ol Honey-do list. Or spending time with the kids...But i'm getting the hang of it... It's not a very smooth operating vise but it'll do till I can justify spending the cashola on a top-line modle. It's fun so far, just getting the materials to stay on top of the hook at times is a challenge but I eventually get it and the process goes on! Anthony "randy bois" wrote in message ... A kit is okay. You will probably burn out the vise after a while or out grow it. I tie commercially and started out with a cheap thompson vise. Dont worry about the deal, the vise is the most important equipment and $25 aint bad. I upgraded to a Regal vise and it is excellent. A person may master 1 or 2 things in their life and if fly tying is one of them, just upgrade . Best wishes, Randy Bois "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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#10
February 15th, 2005, 11:16 AM
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Yeah, there's a couple. The Patomac-Patuxant TU chapter and then there's
another one that a gentleman by the name of Tommy Franks told me about. He gave me a dozen foam bass poppers that he tied himself, they have some tail feathers and legs on em... Haven't had the oppertunity to use any of them yet but they're great. Ugly as hell w/bright colors, so the bass should get annoyed enough to attack and gobble em up! Anthony "hermit" wrote in message ... Keep tying and it will get easier for you. A few years ago memners of a fly tying club started me out tying foam gnats and spiders - they wanted me to keep it simple till I got proficient at it. Then I graduated to the more difficult flies The main thing you want to do is have fun, and it sounds like you are. Any clubs in your area? Dick On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:24:27 GMT, "Anthony" wrote: Thanks, I've tied about 11 flies (ez nymph) since I got it but, I haven't actually had much time to sit down and really do some serious tying. It's either been early in the morning or late at night. Weekends are so hard to make time for it since i'm usually working on the 'ol Honey-do list. Or spending time with the kids...But i'm getting the hang of it... It's not a very smooth operating vise but it'll do till I can justify spending the cashola on a top-line modle. It's fun so far, just getting the materials to stay on top of the hook at times is a challenge but I eventually get it and the process goes on! Anthony "randy bois" wrote in message ... A kit is okay. You will probably burn out the vise after a while or out grow it. I tie commercially and started out with a cheap thompson vise. Dont worry about the deal, the vise is the most important equipment and $25 aint bad. I upgraded to a Regal vise and it is excellent. A person may master 1 or 2 things in their life and if fly tying is one of them, just upgrade .. Best wishes, Randy Bois "Anthony" wrote in message news:mh1Od.285$uc.52@trnddc01... Went to Bass Pro on Saturday and picked up a couple little goodies... Beginner fly tying tool kit w/: vise/pedistal bobbin threader dubbing spinner whip finisher scissors hackle plyers bodkin and last but not least a bobbin All came in a small wooden box all for $24.95. For sure, it's not the nicest setup by far but, It's a start...I've already realized that i'm gonna have to get a couple other tools before the kit is "complete" so... I also picked out a 100yd roll of black flat waxed nylon thread... Guess I'll need to stock up on some materials to get this tying thing going as well. Are the "Whit River" brand equipment/products good quality? Never really used anything from this company. Anthony
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