There certainly is an abundance of resources available, regardless of your skill level. Whether you require sources for materials, tying patterns, or tips, the Internet is a valuable resource. Many beginners often wonder what they should purchase to get started in fly tying. There are a number of different fly tying kits that are available like the ones from the Flyfishing Mall On Line however, kits can often provide poor quality tools. Naturally, you can spend as much as you want on excellent quality tools, (take a look at this Renzetti Master Series vice) and a beginner should consider the trade off between spending a little more now and having equipment that will last a long time with the possibility though that interest will wane, or, purchasing lesser quality in order to save money on start up costs and investing in better tools as experience grows.

An essential tool if you want to tie flies is a vice. Fly tying vices are available in a wide variety of models, sizes and options. Essentially what a vice does is hold a hook between its jaws securely to allow the fly tyer to wrap thread, tie in feather and fur, or whatever other material is needed to make a fly.

The vice you purchase will ultimately depend upon your finances, however, it is vital that a vice has high quality jaws that will hold a hook securely. Other options such as a base or clamp will depend upon your own preferences and where you will by doing your tying. A vice with a clamp allows you to secure the vice to the edge of any table type surface, but some prefer their vice to come with a sturdy base of its own.

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