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    Posted: 04 Aug 2008 at 9:25pm
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Hoping this gets a reply...

Planning on trying for some sea run brownies in the waimak (chch) this spring, and thought I might have a go at tying some of my own flies. How much should I expect to pay to start out.

Saw this on trademe, but thought I would look to see if it would suffice before I dive on in.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=168621372

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tried to access the tradeMe listing but for some reason it won't linkConfused
Hope you do get into the tying grimace, it's a neat way of spending a quiet evening but believe me it's addictiveLOL
The few $'s you spend on the auction goods will be just the start.
Have fun & lets see some pics of your efforts as you progress.Thumbs%20Up
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=168621372
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Not a bad price for a starter kit but some of the stuff included could be done without.
You will need other materials, namely hooks, tinsel, chinelle & feather capes.
 
My advise, for $60, go for it, the thrill of catching your first fish on a fly you tied yourself is monumental.
Good luck.
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grimace;   I remember my first steps into the fly tying arena, and can only say your horizon is limitless.
 
Welcome to a new world. I hope you get your gear together without too much hassel and look forward to seeing your offerings. Remember the most important thing in fly tying. "Have Fun!"  Jack
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 question? can i buy the table vice and bobbin holder seperatly? if so where could i find them?.... i dont tie fly,s but wish to start tying my own flasher,s
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Yes you can Rocko... what area are you in?
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Go into town and talk to the guys at Rod and reel in Newmarket... they've got everythign you need in there and are all good flytiers.
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Try Hunting & Fishing  @ Takanini, now under new Ownership and the place now looks like a shop insteed of a warehouse, they might have what you are needing and it will safe a trip into Newmarket
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roger that .. thanks heaps
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your poor wife.......you will be lost to her henceforth,...... but a least it will keep you too poor to be able to afford a mistress, lol.
she was only a fishermans daughter, but she reeled at the sight of my rod!.
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