cereal killer Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hello all. I tried doing a search and couldn't find exactly what i was looking for. I want to start tying my own teaser hooks. I will be using primarily saltwater hooks from sizes 3/0-6/0. Is a fly tying vise a necessity ? Or can I get by with a small hobby vise from Lowe's or Homies? Also what size nylon thread should I be using ? Thanks in advance for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterjay Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hello all. I tried doing a search and couldn't find exactly what i was looking for. I want to start tying my own teaser hooks. I will be using primarily saltwater hooks from sizes 3/0-6/0. Is a fly tying vise a necessity ? Or can I get by with a small hobby vise from Lowe's or Homies? Also what size nylon thread should I be using ? Thanks in advance for all your help. No you don't need anything special for what you described. When I was a kid, I started tying on my father's regular old bench vise and I tied hundreds of flies on it before I saved up enough for a real flytying vise. As long as it has flat jaws and holds the hook steady without damaging the hook, it'll work. All you need for thread is 3/0 monocord, 3/0 Uni-thread or Danville flat waxed nylon. A pair of nail scissors, some bucktail, some Sally Hansen Hard As Nails With Nylon fingernail polish, and you're in business. You don't even need a bobbin as long as you know how to tie a half-hitch. The old-timers didn't even use vises - they tied flies in their hands. (not recommended for beginners LOL) Tying simple bucktail teaser flies is a piece of cake with a little practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
