Daryk Campbell Sr Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 I'm looking for beginners equipment, something that someone may have collecting dust. I have nothing for tying, nor experience. I signed up for an online Orvis class, spur of the moment decision. The first class is a Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph. I know what a bead head is, familiar with nymphs. The rest is Greek. Looking for around St Louis or with shipping reasonably priced equipment. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
Ryan Miloshewski Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 Mop up what you can, but get a good (but not overly expensive) vise like a Peak rotary or something around $80-100. Trust me, it makes all the difference. It's best to have a good foundation, especially when you're just getting into it. No need for a Renzetti or something really nice, but don't skimp on what you'll be using for 100% of your flies. dpitt, nomolites and Daryk Campbell Sr 3 “To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part.”--Aldo Leopold
BilletHead Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 31 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: I'm looking for beginners equipment, something that someone may have collecting dust. I have nothing for tying, nor experience. I signed up for an online Orvis class, spur of the moment decision. The first class is a Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph. I know what a bead head is, familiar with nymphs. The rest is Greek. Looking for around St Louis or with shipping reasonably priced equipment. Daryk, I will send this to you when I got the other stuff I have not forgot about. It will do you fine for your bead head hare's ear nymph. If you get the fly-tying bug (pun intended) you will want and need to upgrade as Ryan suggested. This vice kind of got me started. First vice was needle nose vice grip and a c clamp . Daryk Campbell Sr, nomolites, Quillback and 4 others 6 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
Dutch Posted January 20, 2022 Posted January 20, 2022 I bought a Danvice over 20 years ago. I have tied thousands of jigs with it and it is as good as the day I bought it. Nick Adams 1
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted January 21, 2022 Author Posted January 21, 2022 I will gladly pay, I have considered using needle nosed vise grips. I'm a simple guy. I've held out for a long long time. Tjisnjust kind of got my attention. Free online class, been wanting to try my hand at it, and figured why not? No good reply. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
Ryan Miloshewski Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: I will gladly pay, I have considered using needle nosed vise grips. I'm a simple guy. I've held out for a long long time. Tjisnjust kind of got my attention. Free online class, been wanting to try my hand at it, and figured why not? No good reply. Getting into tying my own flies was and is awesome. You won't regret it! Let me know if you need any tips, help or advice. nomolites and Daryk Campbell Sr 2 “To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part.”--Aldo Leopold
BilletHead Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: I will gladly pay, I have considered using needle nosed vise grips. I'm a simple guy. I've held out for a long long time. Tjisnjust kind of got my attention. Free online class, been wanting to try my hand at it, and figured why not? No good reply. Nope and I found those other deals too. Got them Right here next to the vice. I'll get them in the post tomorrow or Monday! grizwilson, Daryk Campbell Sr and tjm 2 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
fshndoug Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 You can find a You Tube video on almost any type of fly and pattern. Daryk Campbell Sr 1
nomolites Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 As Gavin has mentioned before Craig at Hargrove’s does a fly tying evening(or did, anyway) I think on Tuesdays. Videos as mentioned are all over the net - I kinda like those at intheriffle. Once you are hooked a good rotary vise gets another vote here! Mike BilletHead and Daryk Campbell Sr 2
jdmidwest Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 A Renzetti Traveller is a wise purchase if you intend to pursue it further. tjm and Daryk Campbell Sr 2 "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
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