Getting into fly tying can be extremely intimidating. There are so many different types of materials, not to mention endless shapes and sizes of hooks to choose from. It’s difficult for an aspiring tier to know exactly where to start. I suffered through this problem when first I started, and ended up buying tons of feathers, threads, and other assorted thingamabobs that I rarely find a use for to this day.
Well, the crew at Tenkara Rod Co. is trying to simplify the process for anglers looking to tie their own flies for the first, and heck, even for the thousandth time by offering pre-selected and packaged fly tying kits. Each kit includes exactly the hooks & materials needed to tie either 12 futsu & 12 sakasa kebari or 12 jun kebari & 12 killer bugs… with a bit to spare.
And if you’re truly starting from scratch, they’re also offering Loon Outdoors tool kits and a Peak vise so you have everything you need to spin up your first bugs and get a feel for catching fish on your own flies. There’s few better feelings in fly fishing.
Oh, and not sure how to tie those patterns? They’ve got you covered there via video tutorials on YouTube too. Give ’em a look…
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Just ordered these kits. I love kits even though I probably already have the materials. To me this is the greatest way to start tying a new style of fly.