Best fly fishing tools according to redditors
We found 73 Reddit comments discussing the best fly fishing tools. We ranked the 52 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 73 Reddit comments discussing the best fly fishing tools. We ranked the 52 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I believe it's a kit for tying fishing flies.
Edit: here you go.
Made this budget keyring from items found on Amazon!
Lixada Fly Fishing Magnet: $10
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719Q6LZJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lucky Line Secure-A-Key Clip On: $3.12
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J2NVUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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In that case, that's even more impressive given the resourcefulness!
Looks like you can get some on Amazon for a decent price...
Its a flyfishing line nipper. Notice there is a little pointy needle in the handle, thats for poking out the resin/epoxy from the head of the fly because during the fly making process the hole is often covered and you need to open it up. Here is one:
https://www.amazon.com/RAH-Fishing-Anglers-Assortment-Nippers/dp/B06XRHJFZ6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1523407014&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=fly+fishing+nippers&psc=1
Some useful inexpensive gear. This assumes that his uniform isn't strictly regulated:
More expensive, but if he wears an internal vest this makes it significantly more comfortable.
Holy crap! Spot on. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Fly-Tying-Kit-wooden/dp/B0032OMI3S
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Omg get a magnet it will change your life. This is the one I have. I’ve never had it disconnect on its own (unless it gets snagged on a branch). And it’s super convenient. I have it attached to my sling bag at my shoulder and I can easily release it with one hand and reattach after. 10/10
For the attaching part: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GIOP9RK?psc=1
Ty-Rite Hook Holder
Recycling an old comment:
This is the materials kit I started with in the spring. Great quality materials. Full spools of thread and wire, "kit packs" of some things which are basically half a retail pack. You'll run out of hooks far before you run out of anything else. Booklet has patterns for some classic flies to get you familiar with the basics. https://www.amazon.com/Hareline-Fly-Tying-Material-Kit/dp/B01MG1K933.
I also purchased a Hareline tools and vice kit which was pretty decent, but I did replace the vice after a few months. Still use all the other tools though. Make sure you get the deluxe kit which has a "hair stacker". Any fly that uses elk or deer hair looks a lot better if you align the tips.
For patterns I've been going to the Orvis website. Huge variety and beautifully shot videos. Using the materials kit as a base I pick up a few new materials every couple weeks and learn to tie new patterns. https://howtoflyfish.orvis.com/fly-tying-videos. There are some great books out there as well. But I find following these videos much easier. The presenter is really good for showing you how to measure things to keep the proportions correct.
Good luck!
after 36 years tying with tiemco ceramic heavy duty bobbin holders (straight or curved) that would be my #1 choice
https://www.amazon.com/Tiemco-Ceramic-Bobbins/dp/B06XB9YF5Z
my #2 choice would be dr slicks glass bobbin holder
https://www.amazon.com/Slick-Glass-Bobbin-Delrin-Feet/dp/B076HH7CMM
all bobbin holders should be adequate to "crank down on your hooks"
its the thread that would actually be the problem. it breaks, not the bobbin holder
why cant your orvis bobbin holder be used to tie your articulated streamers?
Thank you!
Trust me I get it. And it hurt to make the jump up in price but I can tell it was worth it. Being able to rotate the flies without unseating them is so nice.
And so far the UV Cure works really well. Especially for building baitfish heads it seems.
The vice I got is called a "Griffin Odyssey Spider Fly Tying Vise" and was $80.00 https://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Odyssey-Spider-Tying-Vise/dp/B0002O069O
I just free styled the pattern, and I honestly don't love the eyeballs because the iris of the eye tends to fall out if you hit rocks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQI456E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I prefer these because they are a little tougher https://www.amazon.com/Towashine-10Pcs-Realistic-Dumbbell-Streamers/dp/B078XSSCWJ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520864211&sr=8-2&keywords=fly+fishing+eye+dumbells
Would a fly fishing bobbin work? I tie flys and I bet I could get my small thing of solder through the bobbin and use it to feed into place.
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Tying-Bobbins-Supreme-Ceramic/dp/B00065L5EO
I hear that haha, I have a few right now. 2 I've made myself, and one was this one - https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Stripping-Ergonomic-Minimize-Distance/dp/B072BM799R/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541023585&sr=8-3&keywords=stripping+basket&dpID=41E62qKX5uL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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This one is the one I made(without the holes, don't drill holes) https://www.instructables.com/id/Fly-Fishing-Stripping-Basket-made-from-Repurposed-/
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They’re hackle pliers. Very handy and cheap on amazon. Riverruns 6pcs Fly Hook Hackle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J8MKC8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Thanks! Just keep tying and each fly gets better!
https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Linedriver-Freshwater-Management-Multi-Tool/dp/B079DVLPD9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gerber+fishing&qid=1574884161&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0NUhRUjdEMktFOEgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NjQ3ODAzTDc5T0tZQTVEVjlNJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNTcxMTMyN05aWVA1T1paTkFRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
might not be exactly what you're looking for. I bought one of these for my buddy and he uses it all the time, really likes the hook vice to spin the bait while tying on. Wouldn't really help for nail knots or anything though.
Depending on what you're looking for...there are tons of options.
Friend of mine just got into tying an purchased this vice on Amazon...
Griffin Odyssey Spider Fly Tying Vise
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002O069O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a-FkDbM8RQD1P
This is their entry level model and it took us a minute to set it up the right way, but as a tying tool with rotary feature...its been nice.
There are cheap(ish) options...but something by Griffin, Peak or any other of the low/mid-range manufacturers should be good for intermediate tyers for many years.
Now...if you're just getting your feet wet and seeing if you like it? Maybe a $25 vice to start and then you can look at something more substantial once you know what you like, a Regal or Renzetti, etc.
When I go dry dropper or hopper dropper fishing I will typically pre rig. I take an extra tippet spool with me and rig up 5-7 rigs at various depths and spin them around these. Using a tippet ring I can quickly and easily switch out depths as I progress up stream.
I would just start with a really cheap rod until you get more experience and/or decide if you like fly fishing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EM50IOG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
^ This is my first one that I got last summer, I used it to fish small streams and a pond while I worked out in New Mexico. I caught a few 5-6 in. and a 15 in. brook trout with it and it could probably handle up to a 20-30 inch trout.
Also handy is a fly tying bobbon like these: http://www.amazon.com/UMPQUA-Metz-Bobbin-Standard-Flared/dp/B005R42PEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406492670&sr=8-1&keywords=fly+bobbin
These things make winding a breeze and hold your kanthal in place, so you don't wind up with the most irritating pile of wire you've ever encountered when it flies off the spool.
That metal arm thing is this. http://www.amazon.com/UMPQUA-Metz-Bobbin-Standard-Flared/dp/B005R42PEI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406057744&sr=8-2&keywords=fly+tying+bobbin
A Fly Bobbin is a better option
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Tying-Bobbins-Supreme-Ceramic/dp/B00065L5EO
I bought this one when I first started around two years ago and I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002O069O?pc_redir=1396256609&robot_redir=1
https://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Odyssey-Spider-Tying-Vise/dp/B0002O069O
I've read good things about this guy