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PopularCreative Angler Z797 Fly Tying Starter Kit, Rotary Vise, Book & DVD
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Style: Plus Materials Book Dvd Kit
- Plus Materials Book Dvd Kit
- Plus DVD Kit
- Item weight
- 1.9 Pounds
Quick take
A complete fly tying starter kit with rotary vise, essential tools and fly tying materials packaged in a wooden box.
The Z797 is a beginner fly tying kit from Colorado Anglers, built around a rotary vise and packed in a wooden box. It includes a bobbin, scissors and a whip finisher, so the core tying tools come in one set. A book and a DVD ride along for learning the basics, which suits someone who has never tied a fly. Next to the deluxe Z798, it is the standard set, aimed at a first kit rather than a full workbench.
Best for
- Anglers new to fly tying who want a complete starter kit
- Gift-giving for fly fishing enthusiasts
- Learning to tie basic dry flies, nymphs and streamers
Skip if
- You already have a quality fly vise
- You tie only one fly pattern
Strengths
- Rotary vise lets you rotate the fly for intricate detail work
- All essential tools are included; nothing more to buy
- Wooden box keeps materials organized and protected
Trade-offs
- Vise may be lower quality than standalone professional models
- Included materials run out quickly if you tie many flies
- DVD and materials may become outdated with modern techniques
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | fly tying kit |
|---|---|
| Centerpiece | Rotary vise with 360-degree rotation |
Facts
| Model | Z797 |
|---|---|
| Box material | Wood |
| Vise type | Rotary |
| Included tools | Bobbin, scissors, whip finisher |
| Included with kit | Book and DVD |
How it compares
| Product | Vise type | Included tools |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Angler Z797 Fly Tying Starter Kit, Rotary Vise, Book & DVDPick it if you want a wooden-box starter set with a rotary vise, bobbin, scissors and whip finisher rather than the deluxe Z798. | Vise type:Rotary | Included tools:Bobbin, scissors, whip finisher |
| Colorado Anglers Z798 Fly Tying Deluxe Kit with Vise, 11 Tools | Vise type:— | Included tools:— |
| Wetfly Deluxe Fly Tying Kit with Super AA VisePick it if you are starting to tie flies and want one box with a book and DVD to learn from. | Vise type:— | Included tools:— |
| Kingfisher Fly Tying Intro Kit, 5 Tools, BrassPick it if you are starting to tie flies and want the five core tools in one brass-finished case, with a vise to buy separately. | Vise type:— | Included tools:— |
| Kingfisher Clarkfork Fly Tying Vise Kit with ToolsPick it if you want a true rotary vise that grips hooks from size 26 to 4/0 and comes with a bobbin, scissors, hackle pliers, whip finisher and bodkin in one kit. | Vise type:True rotary | Included tools:Bobbin, scissors, hackle pliers, whip finisher, bodkin |
| XFISHMAN Fly Tying Tool Kit 12 in 1 with Retro BagPick it if you are starting fly tying and want twelve basic tools with four bobbins in one retro bag, with a vise and materials bought separately. | Vise type:— | Included tools:— |
Common questions
What does the Z797 fly tying kit include?
The Z797 kit from Colorado Anglers comes in a wooden box with a rotary vise, a bobbin, scissors and a whip finisher. A book and a DVD come with it too, so a beginner has the core tools and a way to learn them in one set.
Which vise does the Z797 kit use?
The Z797 uses a rotary vise, which lets you turn the hook as you work so every side of a fly is reachable. It arrives with its vise and base in the wooden box, so the vise is ready to use once the kit is unpacked.
How does the Z797 differ from the Z798 deluxe kit?
The Z797 is the standard kit, with a rotary vise, bobbin, scissors, whip finisher, a book and DVD, all in a wooden box. The Z798 is a separate Colorado Anglers deluxe kit with its own tool set, so a buyer who wants the standard set should pick the Z797.
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