Comments on: Essential Tools

By: fly tyer SWM

fly tyer SWM — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:24:06 +0000

Dave instead of a threader tool, I use a floss threader like the kind you use thread thread the floss for when you have braces. There cheap and it works well, thanks

By: KarlM

KarlM — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:52:36 +0000

Hi David

Great tutorials! They have really helped me along the way. Just to add to DaveC’s comments, I also use the Fly Tying Company: http://www.flytyingcompany.co.uk. They are not a big concern but what I can say is they are reliable.

By: Brendan Bramford

Brendan Bramford — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:47:38 +0000

Hi my name is Brendan. I was looking online and I found your videos. I’m starting to learn how to tie flies. What I want to ask about is I live in Washington State and I need a fly for many kinds of fish. What kind of fly should I use?

Thank you,
Brendan B.
Camas, WA

By: Edward Piggott

Edward Piggott — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:17:45 +0000

I am a beginning fly tier and have found your videos to be very helpful.
They have helped me a great deal in learining technique.
This is as good as a tutor showing me in person how things are done.
Thankyou for your instruction.
As my uncle used to say “hold a tight line.” Good luck.
Regards,
Ed Piggott Prescott Valley, Arizona.

By: Ryan Hempy

Ryan Hempy — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:22:42 +0000

hi dave

i was wondering how to make the hackle flare up when tying it an the hook.

thanks for your wonderful website and videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: amr

amr — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:59:08 +0000

i’m in egypt & i want bay this tools how i can

By: Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster — Mon, 30 May 2011 06:54:47 +0000

Hello David

I have been looking at your videos for a good long while now and hope you are doing well. I haven’t been tying flies very much lately but im getting back into it again thanks to your videos.

Thanks

By: Colin Churcher

Colin Churcher — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:45:53 +0000

Hi David
I fish in the river Derwent in Co Durham, I have just started fly tying having been inspired by your wonderful videos could you recommend flies which you wouldnt be without on river fishing for Brown Trout which I could learn to ty would you use North Country Spiders?
keep up the good work
Colin Churcher

By: Calum

Calum — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:34:49 +0000

I’m not Dave but your can get the AA Vice for less than £15 but I recommend the Regent vice for £20, if you’re willing to spend a lot the some vices cos over £100 but for £70 you get a good quality vice, the odyssey spider vice, they’re all stocked at GAC or GAC’s website

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:33:12 +0000

Hi David

I was wondering if you can recommend any particular vices or any brands that are well made and good for a beginner to get started.

The site is amazing, really good reading and you make everything seem so easy ! ( i guess i can confirm that when i get all my equipment haha)

Kind Regards

Craig