Looking for a new hobby other than drinking

Smith Point · 03-25-2024, 04:03 AM

I'm thinking about getting into the hobby of fly tying/ streamer tying. Can anybody recommend a good starter kit? I have searched Amazon but don't know a good kit from a bad kit.

upthesaukee · 03-25-2024, 06:55 AM

You may want to try either Orvis or Bass Pro Shops.

Also check Adult Education classes in local papers for information on classes. This is the time of year where you may find them being offered.

Now, if I could only find where I put my fly-tying stuff.

Dave

fatlazyless · 03-25-2024, 09:19 AM

Two day fly fishing course held somewhere in beautiful Wolfeboro ...... www.nhoutdoorlearning.com/class-schedule/ ...... June 15-16th, or July 13-14th, price $215.

retired · 03-25-2024, 09:24 AM

My wife gave me a kit from Bass Pro Shops a while back. It's the deluxe kit for 64.99 on their website. It has all the basic tools. I also recommend watching some of the fly tying videos on YouTube to see what's out there. Bass Pro also sells a feather selection with lots of materials. You can spend a lot on feathers you will never use, so if you are looking at tying streamers, it might be best to watch some related videos and just buy the materials you need for those flies. It takes a lot of practice to get good at it. Working on one pattern until you have it down might be the best way to start. Good luck and good fishing.

Hillcountry · 03-25-2024, 09:49 AM

Get in touch with this fellow. I believe he sells quality materials.
Also the inventor of the “SkiJigger” for trolling salmon.

https://www.ceedeestreamers.com/

8gv · 03-25-2024, 10:16 AM

I just wish to point out that drinking and fly tying are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

ITD · 03-25-2024, 03:56 PM

Pickleball.

SAB1 · 04-07-2024, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ITD

Pickleball.

Ha that’s where all my time has gone lol.

Smith Point · 04-02-2024, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8gv

I just wish to point out that drinking and fly tying are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

And/or making shotgun shells.

bobkatfly · 03-25-2024, 03:59 PM

In Conway is an Orvis dealer and has this Orvis kit which should meet your requirements.

https://northcountryangler.com/produ...fly-tying-kit/
Not sure they have it in stock but phone them first.

03-25-2024, 04:03 AM	#1
Smith Point Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Smith Point/ Bangor ME Posts: 195 Thanks: 198 Thanked 35 Times in 18 Posts	Looking for a new hobby other than drinking I'm thinking about getting into the hobby of fly tying/ streamer tying. Can anybody recommend a good starter kit? I have searched Amazon but don't know a good kit from a bad kit.

03-25-2024, 06:55 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Two places You may want to try either Orvis or Bass Pro Shops. Also check Adult Education classes in local papers for information on classes. This is the time of year where you may find them being offered. Now, if I could only find where I put my fly-tying stuff. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-25-2024, 09:19 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,693 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 992 Times in 723 Posts	Two day fly fishing course held somewhere in beautiful Wolfeboro ...... www.nhoutdoorlearning.com/class-schedule/ ...... June 15-16th, or July 13-14th, price $215. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

03-25-2024, 03:59 PM	#10
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Mirror Lake/Winter Harbor Posts: 352 Thanks: 52 Thanked 53 Times in 47 Posts	North Country Anglers In Conway is an Orvis dealer and has this Orvis kit which should meet your requirements. https://northcountryangler.com/produ...fly-tying-kit/ Not sure they have it in stock but phone them first. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

03-25-2024, 09:24 AM	#4
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 52 Times in 28 Posts	My wife gave me a kit from Bass Pro Shops a while back. It's the deluxe kit for 64.99 on their website. It has all the basic tools. I also recommend watching some of the fly tying videos on YouTube to see what's out there. Bass Pro also sells a feather selection with lots of materials. You can spend a lot on feathers you will never use, so if you are looking at tying streamers, it might be best to watch some related videos and just buy the materials you need for those flies. It takes a lot of practice to get good at it. Working on one pattern until you have it down might be the best way to start. Good luck and good fishing.

03-25-2024, 09:49 AM	#5
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Get in touch with this fellow. I believe he sells quality materials. Also the inventor of the “SkiJigger” for trolling salmon. https://www.ceedeestreamers.com/

03-25-2024, 10:16 AM	#6
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	I just wish to point out that drinking and fly tying are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

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03-25-2024, 03:56 PM	#7
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,913 Thanks: 474 Thanked 684 Times in 382 Posts	Pickleball.