Fly Tying Tools

ESSENTIAL FLY TYING TOOLS

Take a look through the following section to get to grips with all the important fly tying tools. The more you know, the better fly fisher you'll be, it's that simple. There are many fly tying tools you could get by without, but some items are essential for optimum performance.

The vise is the most essential tool on a tying desk. The tying vise performs the important task of firmly holding the hook while you wind thread and other materials around it.

Scissors are the most utilized hand tool on a fly tier’s bench. Use scissors to cut threads, hairs, and many other materials used in the process of tying a fly. Every fly must be finished by tying off the thread.

The whip finisher provides an easy, durable method to tying the knot that finishes the fly. Flies are tied with a thread that winds and locks materials around the hook.

The bobbin is the tool that holds thread and is used to wind thread around the hook shank.

Many flies commonly use hackles or feathers in fly tying, which proves difficult to manage. Hackle pliers are a great solution. Hackle pliers provide a tight grip on the feather’s stem — a difficult feat for fingers alone.

The bodkin needle is the Swiss army knife of tying tools. From picking out dubbing to applying types of cement and glues, it’s useful anywhere you need a fine point.