Wanted: Fly Tying Kit/materials/tools/etc

[jdmidwest]

Which blade style would you suggest?

I like the serrated edge a little better. All of them can be resharpened with a fine diamond hone or a hard arkansas stone. My 2 pairs have been around since the 90's and still cut like razors.

[troutfiend1985]

I think that if you're just starting, an easy pattern like a crackleback is a great way to go. I would also suggest learning how to tie a scud, as they are simple and very productive in Missouri, the materials are cheap and the fly is effective. I still remember my first trout on a fly that I tied, it was at Roaring River and the fish must have be dumber than rocks. I think it was a black wooly worm which had enough hackle on it to float it. Needless to say I was hooked.

[FishinCricket]

Thank you all for the advice, that's very kind of you...

[MoJohn]

I started out with a Trout Flytying kit from Bass Pro. It has served me well but I have found that I need to upgrade my vise to make things easier but the rest of the tools still seem to work. I would have bought everything seperate probably if I did it again however the video that can with it did help with basics. The one thing that has helped me out quite a bit is the step by step recipes on taneycomotrout.com. I know there are others out there but I like the way it is layed out and pertains to the area's I fish most.