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Fly Tying ToolsHaving the best fly tying tools when tying flies is critical in not only being efficient, but in producing quality flies in a timely fashion. See here for Quality Fly Tying Tools from Riverbum The fly vise would stand out as probably you're most important tool. Spending a little more money to get a quality vise that will greatly aid you in producing flies at a quick turn pace will be a lifetime investment well made. Fly tying vises are available in free standing bench models that have their own base or the type that clamp to a desk or bench edge. Also available are smaller travel variations. Our pick would be the Renzetti range of vise and ranks as one of the top fly tying vises available. Another well regarded brand is Dyna-King .These vices are available with an indexing option that are a great aid in tying Epoxy Flies. This unique system enables the vise to rotate freely and/or stay stationary at four points along the axis of rotation. It will allow the epoxy to dry evenly without any adjustments to the rotational drag. These features are an additional option for the Dyna-King range. Fly tying scissors; many different types and sizes available, you will need generally three different sizes from smallest to medium.. Bobbins: Essential as the vise, holds you're tying threads and silks, ideally have two or three in your kit. The bobbin allows the thread to be fed out under precisely controlled tension. The correct amount of tension facilitates the application of tying materials to assemble a durable fly of ideal proportions. Too loose thread tension, results in materials which don't stay in place. Bobbin Threaders: allows you to pull thread through any bobbin. Hackle Pliers: These are similar to Pliers - clip securely to the hackle tip to facilitate winding the hackle with even pressure and exact hackle stem placement. A hackle plier will also help train the hackle fibers to behave in a certain manner as the hackle is wound. Standard Bodkin: Has a long handle to allow you to pick apart fibers, split thread or add glue. Some have a hollow handle which stores different size Dubbing Needles, Dubbing Brush and Sheppard's Crook. Tweezers: Available in several sizes and types. A must have. Dubbing fly tying tool -Dubbing is the most popular method for forming bodies on dry flies and nymphs. This is because . The tools will make performing dubbing operations quicker and easier allowing body diameter, color, texture and shape be controlled in detail. Dubbing tools come in a vast array of interesting little gadgets. Small Dubbing Combs: ideal for combing out fur, hair and fine deer hair for dry flies Dubbing Rakes: Used to remove hair, drag through a dubbing patch to take guard hair out. Ideal for making dry fly dubbing Whip Finishers: A must for neat finishing and tying in the head. Large Saltwater Whip Finishers: about 50% larger than the standard whip finisher. Use this for jumbo sized pike, bass, saltwater bugs of the biggest size. Tool Caddy's - will help keep your work area organized and clean and keep your tools easily visible for quick access. Lighting - The better your vision means better flies will be tied, the better your flies the more likely you will catch more and bigger fish, just remind yourself of the fish that have in the past ignored your offerings. Tie good flies and avoid eyestrain buy using a purpose built lighting and magnifier system. This fishing fly tying tools section will be added to as more types of fly tying tools become available. | ||||
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