my great uncle has been tying for over 40 years....
i have learned alot from him but he mainly ties flies for trout and big dear hair popers for bass...
the 3 things we strongly agree on is a good vise is a must as cheaper ones wear out in a short time usually due to a novice fly tyer over tightening hooks in the vise
good thread
and a good bobin those 3 things will most likely turn a short term thing into a life long hobby