Fly Tying Tools

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Orvis Super Magnifiers -
Orvis Super Magnifiers
$59
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Flip Focal -
Flip Focal
$19.95
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Convenient, Fumble-Free Magnifiers -
Convenient, Fumble-Free Magnifiers
$39.95
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Encounter Ceramic Bobbin -
Encounter Ceramic Bobbin
$9.95
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Fly Tying Work Center -
Fly Tying Work Center
$98
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Loon UV Plasma Light -
Loon UV Plasma Light
$100
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Loon Ergo All-Purpose Scissors -
Loon Ergo All-Purpose Scissors
$20
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Premium Orvis Scissors - All-Purpose -
Premium Orvis Scissors - All-Purpose
$15.95
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Hackle Pliers -
Hackle Pliers
$7.95
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Encounter Super Slim Tool Set -
Encounter Super Slim Tool Set
$29
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Zippy Hair Stacker -
Zippy Hair Stacker
$26
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Loon Underfur Comb -
Loon Underfur Comb
$19
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Loon Fly-Tying Tool Kit -
Loon Fly-Tying Tool Kit
$112
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New
Loon Outdoors Dialed-In Bobbin -
Loon Outdoors Dialed-In Bobbin
$28
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Loon UV Bench Light -
Loon UV Bench Light
$50
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Bobbin Threader -
Bobbin Threader
$7.95
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Bodkin -
Bodkin
$7.95
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Ergo Hackle Pliers -
Ergo Hackle Pliers
$13
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Renzetti Tool Caddy -
Renzetti Tool Caddy
$24.99
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Premium Orvis Scissors - Arrow Point -
Premium Orvis Scissors - Arrow Point
$15.95
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Clearwater Hair Stacker -
Clearwater Hair Stacker
$11.95
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Loon Fly-Tying Mat - BLACK
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Loon Fly-Tying Mat - BLACK
Loon Fly-Tying Mat
$38
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Whip Finisher -
Whip Finisher
$13.95
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Gator Grip Dubbing Spinner -
Gator Grip Dubbing Spinner
$20
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Ergo Bodkin -
Ergo Bodkin
$13
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Loon Ergo All-Purpose Bobbin -
Loon Ergo All-Purpose Bobbin
$20
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Ergo Whip Finisher -
Ergo Whip Finisher
$16
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Premium Orvis Scissors - Set of 3 -
Premium Orvis Scissors - Set of 3
$69
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Super-Smooth Bobbins -
Super-Smooth Bobbins
$16.95
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FAQS

Most tools do one job: they help you control the hook, thread, and materials so you can tie cleaner flies with less frustration. Here’s what each basic tool does:


  • Vise: Holds the hook steady so you can tie on materials with both hands.
  • Bobbin: Holds the thread spool and feeds thread with controlled tension as you wrap.
  • Bodkin: A fine needle for picking out fibers, clearing a hook eye, and applying head cement.
  • Hair stacker: Lines up hair tips so wings and tails look even. Drop hair in tip-first, tap it, then pull out the aligned bundle.
  • Whip finisher: Ties a neat finishing knot to lock your thread in place without using your fingers.

Follow these steps to make a quick, clean tie-off with a whip finisher tool:


  1. Leave 2–3 inches of thread between the hook and your bobbin.
  2. Hook the tool onto the thread near the hook shank.
  3. Make 4–6 wraps around the shank by rotating the tool.
  4. Pop the thread out of the tool’s notch, keep it on the hook, and pull tight to seat the knot.
  5. Trim the thread (and add a small drop of cement if you like).

A dubbing tool (dubbing twister/whirl) turns loose dubbing into a tight “rope” you can wrap. Here’s how to use a dubbing tool:


  1. Make a dubbing loop with your thread.
  2. Add dubbing into the loop (a little goes a long way).
  3. Clip the dubbing tool onto the loop and spin to twist it into a rope.
  4. Wrap the rope up the hook shank to build a fuzzy body, then tie it off.

Essential Tools For Tying Perfect Flies

Make tying simpler with the right fly tying tools. Start with a vise, scissors, a bobbin, a bodkin, a hair stacker, a wire cutter, and a whip finisher. From there, it’s about making the work easier and cleaner. A smooth bobbin helps you keep steady thread tension. The right scissors make quick work of everything from fine fibers to tougher materials like synthetics and hair. Small helpers like bobbin threaders and pliers save time and frustration, especially when you’re learning. If you’d rather skip piecing it all together, a tool set puts the essentials in one place. Add a tool caddy to keep your bench tidy, and magnifiers are a nice upgrade when you’re working on small hooks or fine details. However you build your setup, the outcomes are the same: tools that feel good in your hand and help you tie flies that feel good to fish.