Tying flies

[JimBarb]

My brother expressed interest in this as a hobby, and I was considering getting him the stuff to "get started with" for Christmas.

Is there any particular "starter kit" I can source, that would get him started, or do I have to 'build' one from scratch?

 

[Archer]

Amazon has quite a few great beginner's kits, I believe. Search for "combo kit" and I think you'll find the one my cousin brought home after attending a summer camp that offered a fly fishing course this year.

 

[cdavis]

Cabelas, Bass pro shops, and janns netcraft all offer several kits to start ranging from dry and wets to combos to ones that have patterns specially for trout, salmon or bass

 

[Joe S.]

I would suggest getting him a book on the topic first, so that he could get an understanding of what is involved and so he has the right tools to get started.

 

[Joe S.]

You know, another thought on the matter is for him to look into an adult education course on the subject. I used to teach a class that met for six weeks. He would certainly know after that if he wants to pursue it.

 

[Betty]

Oh I think the class would be a fun thing to do, especially in the winter! I'll admit that I'm more interested in the artsy aspect of the fly tying than I am the fishing.