Quick fly question

[dboyd101]

Hey guys,

Was given a gift card for BProShops (sorry to the sponsors) for Christmas and want to get a fly kit. Any input on which I should get? I want a 30/40 $ assortment that should hold me over for most NJ streams + delaware. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

PS - Once I hone some skills, I'm planning on throwing down some NJFishing Challenges...

[surfrod]

bpro seems to only carry $79.99 kits for bass, saltwater, trout and jigs (at least what I see on the site right now).

but that brings up the most important question: what do you want to tie?

you will learn, unfortunately probably the hard way, that ultimately you will buy better material and tools ala carte rather than in a kit.

BUT if you've never tied and want to just try it out, then kits are ok.

Still, you should research what you want to fish for, and the fly patterns you want to start out tying, well before selecting a kit, as that will help narrow it down for you.

[gypsy]

instead of buying a kit, buy a vice, bobbin, whip finisher, hooks, fur, feathers, thread, etc. this way you can tie what you want to fish, instead of getting material you may never use. not sure where you live, but if your close to easton pa i can give you some lessons, i should start tying soon. it is an addicting and rewarding hobby

[birddog]

Don't waste your money on a kit, get a few wooley buggers ,adams, cahills and soft hackle hares ear and you will be catching lots of fish!

[surfrod]

gypsy, you are right on regarding buying ala carte, but most seem to want to start with a "kit" for some reason. I've given up trying to convince guys to just buy what they need. Heck, after a few years you still wind up with material you'll never use even if you only buy for specific patterns, right? :D

birddog, if you don't tie then you don't know the joy of catching fish on your own creation ;)

[dboyd101]

Thanks for the help on this guys. I assumed I would want to kit just so I would have the proper tools to begin tying some flies, but now that I have a list of what I'd need, I would probably be better off without much waste. Thanks for the help again! Looking forward to getting into this rewarding sport!

Cheers,
Dave

[Cuz]

I found that the members of Trout Unlimited are the pros and are friendly. Join a chapter and you will learn all you need to know very quickly. You'll make new friends too. Every member I have spoken to are gentlemen and go way out of their way to share their profession. It's amazing what you can learn from someone that has been tying forty or fifty years.

[dboyd101]

Nice, I'll be looking into that. Thanks, Cuz

[Super]

Rahway River TU has fly tying nights typically twice a month. We have one tonight. The dates are usually posted here: http://www.rr-tu.org/ or on Gardenstatetrout.com. It's free and fun...Stop over. I'm sure you'll learn something.

We get everyone from kids to Catskill Fly Tyers Guild members. You should feel comfortable just walking in, but if you don't, send me PM.