I know that, in general, folks in this newsgroup recommend against purchasing fly tying kits. However, Kaufmann's Streamborn offers kits including materials to tie the patterns in Randall Kaufmann's books on tying dries and nymphs.
I want to start tying, and have read the Kaufmann dry fly book; I'm impressed by the clarity of the text and photos, and am thinking about buying the Kaufmann kit. There's about a 15% discount over purchasing the stuff separately.
Any opinions? -- -------- Stu Farnham -- farn...@teleport.com -- outside of Portland, OR "Intervening is a way of screwing up." -- Lewis Thomas
In article <4dm61k$...@kelly.teleport.com> farn...@teleport.com (Stu Farnham) writes: >I know that, in general, folks in this newsgroup recommend >against purchasing fly tying kits. However, Kaufmann's Streamborn >offers kits including materials to tie the patterns in Randall >Kaufmann's books on tying dries and nymphs. >Any opinions?
Stu: While I kept my silence when the anti-kit threads were being spun, I agree with the general notion that the tools should be shopped for carefully and bought separately. As far as feathers, floss, hides, dubbing and other stuff go, you can't really go wrong with the Kaufman kit. It's a simple way to acquire the material you need to get started, and Streamborn stands by their products. I say go with it. Happy tying. John
Consider taking Kaufmann's fly tying class(es) before making any kit purchase. The classes are worthwhile, and repeat often. They are held in the evening at the Tigard store.
>Consider taking Kaufmann's fly tying class(es) before making >any kit purchase. The classes are worthwhile, and repeat >often. They are held in the evening at the Tigard store.
>>I know that, in general, folks in this newsgroup recommend >>against purchasing fly tying kits. However, Kaufmann's Streamborn >>offers kits including materials to tie the patterns in Randall >>Kaufmann's books on tying dries and nymphs. >>Any opinions?
You will not find better quality materials or tools in any fly tying kit. If for any reason you are not satisfied, eg the hackles roll or the head cement is dry, it will be replaced quickly.
> >I know that, in general, folks in this newsgroup recommend > >against purchasing fly tying kits. However, Kaufmann's Streamborn > >offers kits including materials to tie the patterns in Randall > >Kaufmann's books on tying dries and nymphs.
I started (restarted actually) fly tying with Kaufmann's dry fly kit and book and think both are a good deal with no complaints about the materials.
farn...@teleport.com (Stu Farnham) wrote: >I know that, in general, folks in this newsgroup recommend >against purchasing fly tying kits. However, Kaufmann's Streamborn >offers kits including materials to tie the patterns in Randall >Kaufmann's books on tying dries and nymphs.
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>Stu Farnham -- farn...@teleport.com -- outside of Portland, OR
Stu, I got started with a Kauffman nymph kit and have no complaints nor do I feel that I have a box of useless materials. However, you probably will place a second order to supplement your hook selection and some materials depending on how many of your favorite patterns are not in the Kauffman Nymph Manual. BTW, the manual is excellent and I recommend the spiral bound version as it stays open nicely and stands up to the frequent page flipping involved with learning new techniques. Good luck.
Melissa Baird <moguy...@ionet.net> wrote: >Where can you get the Kaufmann's fly tying kits?
>Guy Baird.
From Randall Kaufmanns mail order in Oregon, their web adress is http://www.kman.com (the page is not overwhelming but provides you with the adress (and email).
