• Kit includes quality fly tying tools perfect for the beginner and the seasoned fly tyer
• Great for the traveling angler
• Includes a built-in vise and seven other essential fly tying tools
• Includes a 8″ X 5″ X 1 9/16″ wood travel/storage box
• Makes a great gift

Product Description
The Terra Royal Coachman Fly Tying Tool Kit includes quality fly tying tools perfect for the beginner and the seasoned fly tyer alike. This tool kit is great for the traveling angler as the entire package is housed in a handsome 8″ X 5″ X 1 9/16″ wood box. This kit includes a Royal Coachman vise with built-in base Iris scissors a ceramic thread bobbin a bobbin threader a bodkin with half hitch tool a rotating whip finisher a hair stacker hackle pliers and a wood tra… More >>

Terra Royal Coachman Fly Tying Tool Kit

Product Description
* Scissors
* Bobbin
* Whip finisher
* Brass Bodkin
* hackle Pliers
* Brass Threader
* Hair Spinner
* Vice and Base in a wooden Carry case… More >>

Standard Fly Tying Kit with wooden box

Fly Tying Scissors

Thread Bobbin

Bodkin and

Whip Finisher

First on the list is the fly tying vise. It is important because it acts as “another hand” since it mainly holds the hook in place as you tie the fly to it. What you need to prepare for is your budget. Fly vises can become costly but there are still some that are sold for $20. But since this is an important tool for tying your fly, quality shouldn’t be questioned any longer. It is recommended for you to buy a fly tying vise in top quality.

Next is the scissors especially made for fly tying. Look out for cheaper scissors as they’re not reliable compared to the top quality ones. You need to get a good pair of fly tying scissors to cut delicate materials to its proper shape. Anyway, you wouldn’t be spending much on this tool since it isn’t too costly. The price ranges from $8 to $15; a reasonable price for fly fishing purposes.

Then there is the thread bobbin. A thread bobbin is good for holding the spool of thread from rolling out. The thread then goes through a barrel. Check for the edges of the barrel, if it has sharp edges, then it’s no good for the thread.

The bodkin is a large needle mounted on a handle. This small tool has many purposes. It can be used for separating fine strands you want to add to the fly, cleaning and even dabbing cement. You should never go fly tying without this tool.

And lastly, the tool called the Whip Finisher. This tool is used to tie the thread securely in a half inch knot. Beginners and intermediate flyers alike could make use of this nifty tool because it finishes off the tying job quick and clean. You can buy a whip finisher for a price of $14.

Orvis Whip Finisher Tool

This is a little tutorial video that novice fly-tyers might find useful – particularly if you got a box of fly-tying wquipment and can’t work out how some of the bits and pieces work!

This is the “Whip Finisher” and the video below shows you pretty much how it is used to finish off flies – usually to tie the “head” (final) section of the fly before you cut the thread and varnish or otherwise finish your design.

The whip finisher serves two purposes: it makes a nice “head” shape, while also securing the thread that you have used to tie the rest of the fly. If the worst comes to the worst and the whip finish frays or comes undone, the rest of the fly won’t completely unravel while you’re fishing… at least in theory!

Watch the video below to see how to set up and use a Whip Finisher to complete your fly designs.

You can purchase whip finishers online if you need to buy a new or replacement one from the following links:

• Orvis Whip Finisher – IRO £10 for a good quality whip finisher;
• TackleShop – a basic Whip Finisher for £2.75