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Fly tying is considered by most anglers as a form of art, just like many consider the act of fly fishing to be a form of art. Fly tying involves the creation of hand made replicas of natural insects and other aquatic life that fish will target for meals. While fly tying is a technical set of skills that takes time, patience and practice to master, it can be very rewarding to land a fish on a homemade or even designed fly pattern.

There are many different fly tying tools on the market today. These tools are different from fly fishing gear or ice fishing gear. They are not used for fishing, but rather for creating flies to use while fishing.
Fly Tying Vise
The first tool that you will need to acquire is a solid platform for tying your flies. You will need a sturdy vise to achieve this end. Vises come in many different sizes, with added functionality on them. The most important thing is that the vise be sturdy, because you will be pulling on your fly with thread and other materials, and the vise needs to hold your hook fast. Regal makes some of the best fly tying vises on the market today, and depending on your budget, will make a great addition to your bench.
Bobbin and Scissors
Once you have a good vise to work from, you will need to add a few other tools to help you to build up your flies. A bobbin is a must. This tool allows you to apply thread to hold down the many components of the flies you tie. A small, sharp pair of scissors is also essential. Be prepared to cut not only thread and fur or feathers, but plastic and metal with these shears. The sharper they are, the more precise your cuts will be, so consider adding a small sharpening tool.
Hair Stacker, Hackle Pliers, and Poker
For use in tying animal hair patterns, a hair stacker will help you to keep all the hair in line before adding it to the fly. Hackle pliers are another useful tool, and allow you to grab feathers and wrap them tightly around the fly. An often overlooked tool is a fine metal poker. These are used to tease out different materials of your fly to give it a more natural appearance.
Don't Forget a Whip Finisher!
To properly finish your flies, you will need a whip finishing tool. This tool helps you tie the proper knot to end the process. Hopefully, this article will help you to acquire the proper fly tying tools to get you going. Remember that fly tying takes practice and more importantly, patience. The more you do it, the better and more natural appearing your finished product will turn out. Happy fishing!
Nate is an avid fly fisherman and fly tyer who writes for Alaska Fishing Today, an online resource for all things fly fishing. For more information on essential fly tying tools, click on the link. Thanks for reading!


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