Saltwater Fly Pattern: The Sea Streamer

[@s.pepper1833]

What does the wire do in such a small amount?

[@Jukeboxroll]

What supplies do I need to start this hobby? (Aside from the subscription?) What type of clamp is that?

[@noviceflyfisher6287]

Go join a forum. Do not buy a cheap vise nor 'fly tying kit.' Start with cheap hooks to learn the craft. Enjoy.

[@legndgrape5188]

@@noviceflyfisher6287 hooks are definately not the thing to buy cheap lol

[@billlegakis9155]

I cant figure out what the mono loop is for.

[@steveelder5306]

to keep the material from wrapping around the hook and fouling the fly up when you cast it. it's a thing.

[@billlegakis9155]

@@steveelder5306 Its a thing?

[@steveelder5306]

@@billlegakis9155 the materials can wrap around the hook on the backcast. that's the thing.

[@milescobb4184]

I was about to ask the same question, thanks. I can see that happening now, that long material getting floppy and tangling.