Fly Tying Supplies
Finding the right fly tying supplies is critical in your quest for the ultimate fly fishing experience. Tying your own flies adds immeasurably to the overall experience of fly fishing, and the right supplies can be the difference between bringing home the trophy catch or nothing.
There are many supplies needed for fly tying. Here are the three main categories to keep in mind . . . Materials The basic materials used for tying flies can be almost anything. You can just look around the house and find materials for fly tying. Fly tying material is basically anything that can be put on a fly. There are no real limitations to the materials that you can use for fly tying. Some common materials, most of which can be found around your house, are . . .
. . . plus a wide variety of synthetic materials. Tools The average fly is typically small; so there is a need for certain tools for intricate work. These fly tying supplies start with a vice for holding of the hook of the fly to be tied, a magnifying glass, hackle pliers, hackle gauges, a magnifying hood, hair stackers, lights, scissors, and bobbins. Some other optional tools are toothpicks, dubbing twisters, whip finishers, bobbin threaders, pliers, blenders, floss bobbins, wing burners, and bodkins. Using these tools, you can create flies that are smaller then the size of an average human fingernail. Hooks The size of the hook determines the basic size and shape of the fly. It all depends on what your preference is for your fly. Do you want it long or short, round or oval? The answers to these questions, and more, are what determines which hook you should use for fly tying supplies. Hooks come in many different shapes, sizes, length, and weights. You must pick the right hook to go along with the pattern being tied. One thing to remember - if the fly is to be used in salt water, make sure to put a corrosion-resistant material on it. This corrosion-resistant material will prevent premature rusting of your fly. Some examples of hooks are . . .
NOTE: Make sure you carry sufficient fly tying supplies to make repairs in the field as necessary.
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