WillMV Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hi, I am looking into starting to tie flys Where is the best/ cheapest place where you guys buy your flys from? What are some must have materials for saltwater flies? Thanks, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyh2ofly Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) This is like a tough one to answer because it is just so broad. You'll need a vise, bobbin, thread, hooks, bucktails in various colors, some flash material, head cement, some eyes and a whole lot of practice. Where to buy......internet or in person? This obsession is NOT CHEAP EVER, it is rewarding though. Instant gratification and you can catch a fish. WillMV if you're on the Island then you should talk to some of the guys there. Edited May 14, 2017 by saltyh2ofly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelfire Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) saltwater flies website treated me good. Don't overlook the big A shop site and craft stores. Hair weaves on fleabay have feathers cheap. Edited May 15, 2017 by TimS URL removed - please don't post URLs/links - thanks :-) If you aren't fishing on the edge, you are probably blocking the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjclint Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Bears den is my favorite. Local company, a lot of products, and charge actual costs for shipping. Delta17 1 Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. -Thoreau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman1253 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Bear's Den for sure...  Also for some things (not all) Fly Tyer's Dungeon for: Congo hair (like EP) , all kinds of dubbing & flash at a fraction of the cost of others.  Allen Fly for: Dumbell eyes, bead chain eyes, beads, hooks Delta17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc59 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 J. Stockard and FTD, but also a local fly shop if you have one nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickinLips Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bears Den staff is helpful, they have everything you need and their just generally really great to deal with. Delta17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvadore33 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 if your willing to wait for it to arrive Aliexpress has a good amount of stuff. ive ordered hackle feathers, dubbing ect. it usually takes 30 days to arrive cause its shipping out of china. shipping is free though. I said good day SIR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishscales13 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 What do you guys recommend as far as a good vice?  In tying up to 5/0 hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. saxatilis Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, Fishscales13 said: What do you guys recommend as far as a good vice?  In tying up to 5/0 hooks. That all depends on how much money is in your budget to spend.  There are "good" vises at nearly every price point. However, "bad" vises at the higher price points are mostly better than the "good" vises at the lowest. This fly tying community will offer a wide array of opinions on what constitutes a good vise. As for me, I tie all of my flies on a renzetti saltwater traveller. In the past I have used Regal, HMH and Dyna-King brands. I only tie on pedestal styles.  I prefer the Renzetti to these brands purely on personal reasons.  All are good in their own way and you get what you pay for.  If you think tying is going to be a flash in the pan for you then go with a more economical brand/model.  If it is something that you see yourself doing for a while, then save a few more dollars or beg, borrow, or sell your collectible baseball cards to get the higher end model.  You will cut down on the learning curve by going with a higher end vise. This is just my opinion.  The other thing you can do is to use the search feature of this forum to look for discussions on this topic.  I PROMISE you there will be posts on this dating back to when the site was first implemented.  Read these as part of your review process and homework before buying. God luck, Kevin  Edited July 20, 2017 by M. saxatilis Life is too precious to fish ugly flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishscales13 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 7/20/2017 at 10:33 AM, M. saxatilis said: That all depends on how much money is in your budget to spend.  There are "good" vises at nearly every price point. However, "bad" vises at the higher price points are mostly better than the "good" vises at the lowest. This fly tying community will offer a wide array of opinions on what constitutes a good vise. As for me, I tie all of my flies on a renzetti saltwater traveller. In the past I have used Regal, HMH and Dyna-King brands. I only tie on pedestal styles.  I prefer the Renzetti to these brands purely on personal reasons.  All are good in their own way and you get what you pay for.  If you think tying is going to be a flash in the pan for you then go with a more economical brand/model.  If it is something that you see yourself doing for a while, then save a few more dollars or beg, borrow, or sell your collectible baseball cards to get the higher end model.  You will cut down on the learning curve by going with a higher end vise. This is just my opinion.  The other thing you can do is to use the search feature of this forum to look for discussions on this topic.  I PROMISE you there will be posts on this dating back to when the site was first implemented.  Read these as part of your review process and homework before buying. God luck, Kevin  Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am currently looking at a Wolff Apex. The price point seems to be reasonable for what I plan to use it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiehn Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Bears Den has always provided. Â I ordered some feathers from FeatherEmporium and it didn't turn out well for me. Â Delta17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sngl2th Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Bear's Den always consistent. Deer Creek is good too, and has some stuff that's hard to find elsewhere. Â If you are starting out take time to get good with the basics: bucktail, marabou, saddle hackles/schlappen, craft fur, and krystal flash. Many fly tiers go straight for the fancy stuff, lazer dubbing, EP, etc, and they are still making ugly heads and bad tapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman1253 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) On 7/21/2017 at 4:04 PM, Fishscales13 said: Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am currently looking at a Wolff Apex. The price point seems to be reasonable for what I plan to use it for. I have the Apex -- and still do but I tie on a Dyna-king.  Before you buy try to get your hands on one -- Bass Pro has some that you cant try on display. Gives you an idea of how the vise works, machining & smoothness,  Some things I now look for (after blowing some $ on vises) Do you like a cam lever or screw to tighten the jaws? Pedestal or c clamp? Hook sizes on jaws? Or do you have to buy an extra set of jaws for larger hooks? Do you like to have the stem & jaws horizontal or at angle?  I tie a lot of clouser type flies so I prefer horizontal (like a renzetti clouser). I find it easier to line up the hook parallel when I rotate. Good luck...  oops I forgot - Fly Fish Ohio had a review on vises by price point a few years back-- worthwhile reading. Edited August 15, 2017 by gman1253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striperknight Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have the Wolff Atlas. I love it. Been cranking out fresh and saltwater flies on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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