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10 Great Gifts for the Fly Tyer

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Do you have a fly tyer on your Christmas list? Check out our top 10 gift ideas below.

Gift Idea #1 - Dyna King Barracuda Junior Fly Tying Vise

If you really want to spoil the fly tier on your Christmas list, the Dyna King Barracuda Junior Fly Tying Vise is the way to go! This is our top fly tying vise which we stock because, simply put, it's phenomenal. This vise features a stainless-steel construction and carries a lifetime warranty. It also has a hardened-steel jaw that can hold a hook so tightly that even a heavy-duty hook can be bent without it moving in the jaws. It’s really impressive.

Dyna-King Barracuda Junior Fly Tying Vise

Gift Idea #2 - Dr. Slick Fly Tying Tools

There are some mandatory tools for fly tying such as scissors, bobbins, whip finishers, hair stackers, bodkins and more. Dr. Slick has the full line-up of quality tools for fly tying.

Dr Slick Tying Tools

Gift Idea #3 - Ahrex Fly Hooks

A good hook is one of the most important pieces of the fishing puzzle. Ahrex Fly Hooks have grown significantly in popularity and for good reason. These hooks are very sharp and of very high quality. A few packs of Ahrex hooks in the stocking would be greatly appreciated.

Ahrex Fly Hooks

Gift Idea #4 - Semperfli Fly Tying Thread

Semperfli created the highest quality polyester tying thread that you can have complete confidence in for your fly tying. With Semperfli classic waxed thread you get complete color consistency with every batch.

Semperfli Thread

Gift Idea #5 – Pro-Tyer Tungsten Head Turner Beads

Pro-Tyer Tungsten Head Turner Beads are a hot item in the fly tying world. We are well stocked with a good selection of sizes and colours of these very popular tying beads.

Pro-Tyer Tungsten Head Turner Beads

Gift Idea #6 - RaidZap Xact Adjustable Bobbin

Crafted for perfection, the RaidZap Xact Adjustable Bobbin is designed to elevate your fly tying experience. With its adjustable tension and ergonomic design, this bobbin ensures precise and effortless thread control. Upgrade your fly tying game.

Gift Ideas #7 – Chironomid Tying Materials

Do you have a Chironomid junkie to shop for? Three very popular Chironomid tying materials are ChroniCuts by 210 Fabrications , Buzzer Wrap by The Alchemists, and Perdigon Buzzer Quills by XWaters Products. All these materials make some pretty fantastic patterns.

Chironomid Tying Materials

Gift Ideas #8 – Renzetti Apprentice Fly Tying Vise

The Renzetti Apprentice Fly Tying Vise is a great option for a mid- priced vise. These vises are rotary and are available in either a c-clamp or pedestal base mount. They will provide years of reliable service at the tying bench.

Renzetti Apprentise Vise

Gift Idea #9 – UV Lights

UV cures and resins are very popular these days, they have many applications. A good UV light is of the utmost importance. We have a great line up of different UV lights in a variety of prices. They are the Loon Outdoors UV Infiniti Light, Raidzap RZ365 Pro UV Light, Sea-Run Fly & Tackle UV Light, Loon Outdoors UV Bench Light and the Loon Outdoors Nano Light.

UV Lights

Gift Idea #10 - The Osprey Fly Box Book

The Osprey Fly Fishers of BC founded in 1969 have produced an awesome compilation of club members’ favorite patterns as well as patterns by other known BC anglers. There are even some patterns in the book by former Sea-Run owner Kelly Davison and long-time staff member Andrew Redmont. Pattern recipes and pictures are included with every pattern. The Osprey Fly Box Book includes a variety of patterns for different applications. This is a great gift idea.

Osprey Fly Box Flies Of the Pacific Northwest Hard Cover