Fly Tying

Proper fly tying materials make fly tying an enjoyable hobby

Catching a fish is always a great moment, but it feels even better if the fly in the fish's mouth is one you tied yourself, specifically for the conditions at the time. From our wide selection of fly tying materials, you will find high-quality tying materials, hooks, tools, and tying vises for all your fly tying needs. We also offer fly tying kits suitable for both beginners and more experienced fly tyers.

Fly tying is creative craftsmanship at its best, and it is an essential part of the hobby for many fly fishers. As autumn evenings grow darker and during the cold winter nights, there is plenty of time to tie flies and dream about the fly fishing trips of the coming summer. Beginner fly fishers can, of course, find ready-made flies on the market, but fly tying can also be done independently with careful practice and high-quality fly tying materials. Many fly fishers tie their own flies, and individual fly tying enhances one's understanding of what kind of fly best attracts fish at any given time.

Fly tying generally aims to mimic the natural insect food of fish, taking into account the fishing location, different seasons, water currents, and prevailing weather conditions. A fly can also act as a challenging stimulus for the fish, in which case the fly does not necessarily mimic the fish's natural food source.

Fly tying is not too difficult or expensive a hobby. You can get started with fly tying with a relatively small investment. Beginners can most easily start with a fly tying kit, which includes a good basic set of essential fly tying materials. You can also quickly get started with fly tying by attending one of our fly tying courses.

Get your fly tying materials from Ruoto

If you are interested in tying your own flies, you will find everything you need from us. Our selection includes fly tying feathers and hackles, fly tying hairs, and synthetic fibers. Additionally, we offer dubbing and body materials, fly hooks, and fly tying beads and eyes. Fly tying is made easy with high-quality fly tying tools, of which we have a wide selection for sale. If you are missing several items for fly tying, a fly tying kit is a sensible choice.

Ruoto Oy is Finland's largest hunting and fishing equipment store, where you will also find active enthusiasts of these hobbies behind the counter. You can be sure that the products we sell are of high quality, and you will always receive expert advice, for example, in choosing suitable fly tying materials. Order all the materials you need for fly tying conveniently online, or visit the nearest Ruoto Mega Store to explore the selection in person.