5 Fly Tying Kits Perfect For Beginners

Fly tying kits are a great way to get started in tying your own flies. Any fly fisherman will tell you that having the ability to tie your own flies separates you from a beginner to a veteran. But like most products out there geared toward newbies, fly tying kits for beginners could just be a waste of money. Because of crummy products, we decided to put out a list of the top 5 fly tying kits for beginners. These kits have all be rated the highest by our customers and are known as the best for people who would like an edge against that big trout without having to forgo an arm and a leg.

1. Scientific Anglers Deluxe Fly Tying Kit

Price: $59.49

The Scientific Anglers Deluxe Fly Tying Kit  is a great kit for beginners and veterans. This kit comes with enough supplies to tie nymphs, streams, wet flies and dry flies. The kit comes with a threader, hackle pliers, dubbing a bodkin and tons of other materials that give you the ability to build custom made flies for river or lake fishing.



2. Reelin' N' Dealin' Standard Fly Tying Kit

Price: 31.95

The Reelin' N' Dealin' Standard Fly Tying Kit is a really cool kit that comes with a traditional feel. The wooden box looks super old school. The box is compact enough that you can take it with you on any fishing trip. it comes with scissors, a whip finisher, a hair spinner and a metal vice to secure the fly hooks while you work.

This is a great kit for beginners or experienced fly fisherman. I would recommend this as a kit for a birthday or Christmas for somebody that is just starting out. At 31 bucks who can argue? The only probably with this kit is that it doesn't come with supplies to start right away. Of course, we offer those in our online shop. The #50 Trout Material Kit is an excellent addition.

3. Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Kit

Price: $89.95

The Fishpond Road Trip Fly Tying Kit is one of the best fly tying kits for anybody that makes regular road trips. Simply put, this is a great kit for beginners or for the experienced fisherman who needs a spare kit to keep in their car.

The kit comes with in a travel bag that has 22 storage pockets for materials, tools and completed flies. There is a Velcro lining that allows the owner to add additional pockets as needed for more materials or tools. This kit is excellent for air travel or for a trip where you aren't sure what the fish are going to be biting on.

4. Wapsi Fly Tying Starter Kit With Tools

Price: $57.95

The Wapsi Fly Tying Starter Kit is great for beginners. This starter kit is light on price to give you the ability to get into fly tying in one easy purchase. Unlike other kits, this comes with an instruction booklet so you can get started as soon as you open the box.

Learn how to tie some of the most lucrative trout flies in modern fly fishing. The only issue with this kit is that you will not have a case to hold your flies or your materials.

5. Umpqua Fly Tying Tool Kit 

Price $60.77

The Umpqua Fly Tying Tool Kit is similar to the Reelin' N' Deelin' kit. This is great for the beginner that wants a traditional looking feel when tying their own flies. This starter set comes with an AA vise, scissors, a whip finish tool, long bobbin and a finish tool.

The wooden case allows you to keep all of your tools neat and organized while you're working or taking a break from tying your latest nymph or streamer. The vice is made from high quality metal to keep your hooks stable while tying. Bend it down and the set is ready to take with you on the road or in your boat.