At the recent British Fly Fair International (BFFI) event, which took place on Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9, at the Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford, UK, I was asked many great questions. These questions focused not only on trout, dry flies and where we fish them but also on my preferences for tying tools and how my home tying environment is set up.
In this quick video, we won’t focus on flies. Instead, we'll look at some of the tools I use, some of which I’ve chosen after decades of tying. From fly tying scissors, whip-finish tools, bobbin holders, and vices to desks and material storage for your precious rooster capes and saddles, we'll cover everything I like to use.
I’d also love to hear what you use. If you think there’s a better alternative that could help both myself and the rest of our fly tying community, please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
FURTHER INFORMATION
* British Fly Fair International - https://www.bffi.co.uk
* Fly Dresser’s Guild - https://flydressersguild.org
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
03:14: - Tying Desk and Storage
06:33 - Lighting, Magnification and Visibility
09:18 - Scissors
11:35 - Bobbin Holders
13:24 - Hackle Pliers
14:47 - Whip Finish Tools
15:39 - Hair Stackers
16:48 - Bodkins and Needles
17:17 - Dubbing Brushes
17:55 - Fly Tying Tool Caddy
18:51 - Fly Tying Vices
21:06 - In Summary
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