Monks 164 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Not a fly fisherman, tried and hurt myself. Long story... Anyway, I want to start tying my own maribou, bucktail jigs and such mainly for bass and walleye. I am assuming the equipment required would be similar to tying flies? So without breaking the bank, as bass don't need pretty flies like trout What do i need to get started? Thxs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Vice, bobbin, thread, whip finisher, scissors, materials of choice. You could always expand, but these are the necessities. You could whip finish with your hands. Up to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flybum 95 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 ^^^ he hit the nail on the head. Those are the bare minimums for tools, the whip finisher isn't a totally necessity. Maybe some clear nail polish for a gloss finish on he thread or super glue. super glue just isn't as perty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toma-hawk 44 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Same as the 2 posts but I would use GSP 100 thread in white and get some sharpies to color the thread to match your material.That way you only need one thread for all your ties.Just a thought. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Wouldn't the scent of the sharper be a bad thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Nope. Head cement smells way stronger. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Good to know I'm looking into starting fly tying as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monks 164 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Cool thanks for the info everyone above. Spent sometime with some steelheaders and watched them a few years back on my first go at steelhead fishing. Waders are now only used for moose hunting... but I enjoyed their dedication to detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
