Re: [VFB] Fly tying Starter Kit

[Charlie Bonner]

I have to get myself a rotary vise first. I have lots of materials yeah but 
he wants one that is his own. I dont have a lot of extra tools and stuff 
like that. he wants one in his own box thats his so that is why I thought 
about the kit.


From: "Joseph Fusco, Sr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Fly tying Starter Kit
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:01:25 -0500

Charlie -

I would suppose that he will be tying with you at first and probably will
not need a kit with tying materials (feathers, floss, hair,etc.).

If that is the case, what you really need to get for him, if you think he
will be serious about tying, is a good set of tying tools - including a
vise.

My advice is to buy as good a vise as you can, preferably a reasonably
priced rotary, and then build around it with a good set of scissors, hackle
pliers, crimping pliers for barbs, bobbin(s), a bodkin, a whip finisher, a
half hitch tool, and a selection of thread (black, olive, red, and brown).
You could add to this list as it fits into your tying style.  The good vise
is the key, because it will outlast any of the inexpensive sets and form a
base for him to expand his equipment as he learns.

By the way, this is what I did for one of my grandsons - the only one who
has shown an interest in fly fishing - and I haven't regretted it.  My one
mistake?  I didn't get him a rotary vise, and now he wants/needs one.

--
Joe Fusco, Sr.
REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE

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On 6/21/06, Charlie Bonner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

We are getting my 9 year old a starter kit for his bday. What kind do you
suggest. We have about narrowed it down the Cabela's or Bass pro. We are
looking at something in the $60 range. Any good suggestions? I looked on
Lines End but couldn't find anything, does Byard have any?