Fly Tying Options

[fenixsmom]

So I bought my husband a fly tying vice and tools for Xmas. I was wondering if there is a preferred supply store that anyone uses. Also, is there like a massive book of fly patterns? Thanks all!

[swizz]

Hey, that's pretty good!
I've been using Charlie's Fly Box for years for materials. You won't find a better materials and information source.
Regarding reference books for patterns... again Charlie's Fly Box. Go to his site and click on the 'Fly Box' link. All of his patterns and more are alphabetically archived with step by step pictorial instructions complete with materials lists and brief history of the pattern. I can recommend tying books but they are pricey and there's really no need when he provides this free service. It's outstanding in every way for the tyer. On his homepage there is a pic labeled "Monster Cutt". That's actually one of my pics (and fish) from the White River. That pic made a magazine cover. Charlie and his staff always give hands-on help in the shop when they can too! He has very good nationwide rep.
Link: Charlie's Fly Box Arvada