What tools do you actually need?

The tools needed to start tying flies is the most expensive part of your beginning stages of tying flies. There are 100's or even 1000's of different tool types, and dozens or more of each from different manufacturers. This can make the beginner confused and overwhelmed when starting off. Many times the beginner will just buy a fly tying tool kit, and either get junk tools that they will soon need to replace, or spend way too much on a set that has tools they might never need. Instead I recommend piecing out each piece in order to save money. But what tools to get? Well I hope this video helps you figure out what tools you need, if you're just getting into tying.

As I said in the video, here is a list of the different tools I discussed, and links to where you can purchase them. Keep in mind that prices do change, and they can go up or down. I cannot tell the future, all I can do is go over what the costs are right now. Also, I dont have every single tool ever made, so I only was able to show what I have experience with. If you know that there is a tool that you would like different than what I suggested, by all means get that one.

Vises:
Risen Road Trip - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Risen Omni - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/45OdN4F

Bobbin Holders:
Cheap for wire - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/js-bobbin-stainless
Stonfo for thread - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/bobbin
Wishbone - https://flat-wing.com/products/simon-fly-wishbone-bobbin?_pos=1&_sid=d8…

Threader: https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/js-bobbin-threader-brass

Whip Finisher: https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/materelli-style-rotary-whip-finis…

Bodkins:
Cheap one - https://www.jsflyfishing.com/products/bodkin-brass
Pin Vise - https://amzn.to/45Mv2mM

Scissors/cutting tools:
Risen 4" - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Risen spring assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Micro Wire Cutters - https://amzn.to/4afevci

Hackle Pliers:
Risen - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Tiemco - https://amzn.to/4kl7tYr
Plunger style - https://amzn.to/4afD8G4

Hair Stackers:
Standard - https://amzn.to/4qhPDqA
Renzetti mini - https://amzn.to/4qd8IKj

Dubbing Twisters:
Ball bearing one - https://amzn.to/4rr0Ply
Standard style - https://amzn.to/4rr0QpC

Foam Cutters: https://www.riverroadcreations.com

Clamps and Clips:
Hareline material clamp - https://amzn.to/4th6koD
Risen dubbing tweezer - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Stonfo clear clips - https://amzn.to/4tinu5k

Benches and Tool Caddy's:
Oasis (all types) - https://www.oasisbenches.com
Plastic tool caddy - https://amzn.to/4qd903R

Other items:
Razor blades - https://amzn.to/4rwhyDV
Foam cylinder cutters - https://www.upavonflyfishing.co.uk/collections/foam-cutters/products/up…
Paint brushes - https://amzn.to/4tn5M0E

My fly boxes:
Magnetic - https://amzn.to/4kquuJu
Silicone - https://amzn.to/4klgb8W
Foam - https://amzn.to/46j89HM

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