Fly Tying Light Review - Zephr LED 

Thanks to all who left a comment to participate. I just did the drawing and Nathan Lare came up the winner. Congrats Nathan!

Thanks Matt I really do appreciate all you do thank you very much have a great day

I think it is really great that the videos you put out promote fly tying and possibly a lot of people who watch them are not yet fly tyers but may well be in the near future. It is great that you shed a little #light on the subject as well as providing new ideas for those that have been tying for a while either for a short or a long time and as my eyes are older than I would like they seem to need more #light than they used to. Thanks for the enjoyment in watching.

The ability to change light fixtures is a nice feature for the price. #light

Matt- Once again a big thanks for your generosity! I hope this light goes to someone who really needs it.

Thanks for the review... very much appreciated.

Thanks Matt, as always, your reviews are much appreciated 👍😀

Good Afternoon Sir Matt, cool review, I would prefer something like that if I'm at a camp site after a great day fishing and you need more of the flies that are getting hit. At home I bought an LED light with a clamp that clamps to my roll top desk fly tying station I love it. Good luck Gents and Ladie fly tiers.

I own a similar light and it never gets used. I find it always in the way and it doesn't add much light to my desk or vise. I use two clamp on style lamps that do a great job for me. I am thinking of mounting my UV light in the clamp as I "lose" it on the mess of my desk. Lol Thanks for the review Matt

Great review on the light Thanks for the video Matt

Great review, thanks for your videos.

Thanks Matt

The timing of this video is kind of amusing. I was actually sitting here checking articles on proper vice height, lighting and chair height. My lighting is great, as I have it setup for my RC plane building and maintenance. I’m working on good vice height for comfortable posture to go along with my trifocals. Looking for that perfect balance. Then I seen this video posting appear. So I hope someone needing a light problem corrected wins this light. Thanks Matt for sharing this product review. Have a great day.

Yes. I'm interested in the light. Looks ideal for my requirements

Honest review.Inexpensive and probably works well.

Great review Matt! I don’t need another light, but I sure tried a LOT of different bulbs for my Walmart swing arm tying lamp. Ended up with a Sylvania 14W 120V LED 1500 Lumens bulb. It lights great and doesn’t get hot. Appreciate your generosity, and videos videos! Have a great week! 👍👍

As a new fly tyer your reviews of materials and accessories are so very helpful. #light

"What we need is more light" Thanks for the review Matt! #light

Thanks for the review Matt! #light

Nice little led light.thanks for the review Matt.i use one like it.#light.

You might be able to mount to the top of tying station. That would give a little extra room to work. Thanks Matt

Thanks, Matt. I dont really use a light like that when I tie, but it seems kinda nice for someone who does. Love the channel. Keep it up. Peace.

Thanks Matt . Great review #Light

I had one of these lights and it worked well for me. About 8 hours on three AAA batteries and the light is sufficient enough for smaller flys. Rigged a new led on the adjoining bench I use and stopped using this one. It does work and would be a great addition to anyone's bench. Good review.

#Light good review Matt. Have a great weekend

Enjoy your videos Matt. I have a friend who lives in North Carolina Smokies and have tied a couple of your flies for him. #light

Thanks Matt for another great review I like watching all of your videos to learn how to tie flies you are a great teacher have a great day #Light

Hello, Matt another great review as always. Nice looking light like the battery option no cord to get in the way. Have a great night sir. #light

Thanks for the review Matt. #Light

Not exactly a very original thought by me but LEDs sure are a game-changer, even reaching into our small world of fly tying. Light without the heat of incandescents or the flicker you can get with flourescents.The light you demo wouldn't work for me because I dislike attaching stuff to my vise stem but I don't doubt you'd get used to it and for some who dont have my phobia it could be ideal. I use a clamp-mount desk LED light of no particular distinction that I like, though as with any such light it needs to be adjusted occasionally to stay clear of the bobbin when winding. An overhead light, such as you mention, that floods the whole work area from above is probably ideal.

Thanks for the review, Matt. #light

Just in time. I’ve been working in some photos to share a fly with my friends and really struggling in avoiding the shadows. I guess a #light like that would be helpful to me. Thank you Matt for another great review.

Great review Matt Thanks. #Light

Good review Matt thank you. #Light

Good idea seeing that I do not have over head lighting or outlets near where I will be tying. Thanks for the review as always. #Light

Hi Matt. Thanks for providing the review and the opportunity to win one. Might be a good addition to my travel kit. #Light

Might be a good addition to the travel kit…nice review. Keep on! #light

That was a great introduction for the tying light. I will pick up one just for my desktop. Thank you for the info. On the light. #light

Nice review Matt. I think this lighting system would be good for the travel bag. I'm always needing more light when I'm sitting at my vise in a hotel room trying to whip out a few flies for the next day. Thanks for the review and thanks for sharing #light

#light MY only suggestion for that light is maybe to use rechargeable batteries. It's cheaper and more environmentally sensitive, or should that be sustainable. Keep the good stuff coming Matt.

As an extra reply, I make the suggestion that an ideal lighting and lens magnification light is designed with a fly tier in mind. It must be designed to be clear of working area, is adjustable, has florescent or new type of LED light. It also should be in both electric and portable battery light, (maybe rechargeable) and it must be affordable. Someone that designs that will capture a couple different market uses besides fly tying. As new vices and tying materials continue to surface and grow, someone left out an important part to this great skill and experience.

Another honest review thanks #light

I find an led light that is dimmable is an asset in fly tying, and one with a magnifying glass even better lol I don't see those 16 and 18 hooks like I used to. LOL Great review thanks for sharing Matt!

Thanks for a great review on what appears to be a decent #light

Thanks Matt. Good honest review. I am struggling with lighting. #light

I like it! #light Thanks Matt

Interesting. I am on the lookout for a tying light but would prefer one that is not mounted on my vise. This one would have been useful for our camp to replace the flashlight strung from a beam over my tying table, but we just had electricity installed. I would welcome further light reviews, since I expect I will need to replace my current desk light (puts out a lot of heat) & want the advantage of a cooler & more environmentally friendly full-spectrum LED light. However, the house is cold today, so I’m going to warm up under my light & tie some flies. If anyone has an LED light that makes them happy, please let us know through Matt.

#Light another great review Matt. I can see using one in my travel kit.

I use a magnifying les light for my work for small flies. But larger flies it doesn’t work great. This might be worth the try. Thanks for the review. #light

I have this light for my travel bag for trips. I use the TAILWATER FLY TYING KIT. The light fits great in the pocket that the fly vize goes into. #Light

Thanks Matt. One of the bigs pros of a battery light is you don’t need electricity which when your traveling you often don’t have ideal conditions.. I use a combination electric light and magnifying lens both of which are independently attached to a heavy metal base with a recessed area with a magnet. It’s pretty handy but it isn’t a travel #light

Timely review Matt! These eyes aren’t seeing quite like they used to. New to fly tieing and I was just thinking a light is needed #Light Been searching…

Thanks for the review Matt. The light I have is electric and has a magnifying feature as well. It was my moms light she used for sewing and it’s really big but puts out a lot of light. #light

I appreciate you covering lighting on the fly tying Vice area. Currently I use two lights to do the job, but they take up valuable space on my tying desk. Many lights don’t have enough reach to get out of the working space of the Vice, so they need to be spaced away and shine towards the work area. This isn’t always ideal. I like the idea of a light directly above that brightens the tying area. I have disposed of two lights that couldn’t be adapted for this need, including one with a magnifying lens. I found the lens to be valuable but could not find one that could be adjusted in such a way that works and isn’t in your way. #light

It is pretty dim indoors this time of year. I could see it being useful. #Light

I have used this as my travel light. It fits inside that travel bag I linked you earlier. #light

Thanks for your videos they're very informative. Just what I need is more light at my tying table/dining table. Greetings #Light

As usual a great review. #light

Thanks for the review #Light

I was looking for a light when this review came up. Thanks for the review. #Light

Thank you! #light

I use a head lamp and it works well. Also I have an idea I got while watching one of your videos. How about using lint from the dryer as dubbing? Love your videos Matt.

#Light thanks Matt

I keep an old desk lamp on my bench, since it's in the basement. That works for me. #light

Nice review. Thanks. #light

#light Nice always need more light at my age🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Matt👍

Thanks for the review #Light I find lighting is hard to get where I need it this looks like you can move around to get the angle you need

Thank you for the review #LIGHT

FYI: The arm is called a boom. And, you're probably right about the boom not being super durable. I worked as a recording engineer for a while and this style of boom was always problematic. For this style to be durable you want a telescoping boom. It is a good idea though. Find a short telescoping boom and grab a large barrel microphone clip and you're good to go.

#light nice review Matt

Good honest review. Would be handy when I tie away from my bench. #light

I know my tieing desk is right by a window that you like but it would be handy to have a #Light . Thanks matt

thanks for the review #light

It would be a good #Light to use in a pinch.

Another great review, #light

Nice Review Video Thanks Matt #Light I have tried several lights for hobby purposes, short of a dedicated workstation, I have not found the “right” solution. As a rule, more light helps, but any close lighting seems to get in the way of something.

I haven’t found a #light that I really like. The two LED lamps I bought could have longer arms. I’d be interested in seeing how long batteries last in this one in real life situations - also, normal batteries vs rechargeable. Good review as always.

That's actually a great looking light. The one I'm using is more of a "flood" style, and doesn't work so well for certain angles. #light

nice light for the $ , thanks Matt for the review. #light

I have wondered about these light. Thank you #light

Would be a cool pairing with my new vise... #light

#Light, thanks Matt , helpful video am looking for a light . Was told Ott light is the way to go 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks Matt #light

# light. Thanks for the video

#light is good from every angle

I like the light and the honest review. Thanks for sharing. On one hand I’m more interested in quality even if it costs a little more, but function at a reasonable cost also has its merit. Is there a light that would last a long time that is reasonably priced? Say around a hundred bucks.

Was literally just thinking about getting one of these. #light

i have my lighting the way you do matt overhead shop light with 3 settings and led lights off to the side if i need them.....

#light looks pretty cool for us guys with old eyes. #LIGHT

Can the Zephyr Light lower part that fits over the standard 3/8" stem be drilled out to fit a 10mm stem? Thanks, ED - Akron Ohio

I would love to have this #Light to improve my tying.

Nice review. I was wondering where you find these old school streamer books? I have enjoyed watching you tie and seeing how to use and apply different materials. #light

#light, Looks like a great alternative.

I’ve been scouring everywhere for a decent inexpensive #light. Right now I just use a headlamp but that gets annoying after a while lol.🤞🤞

#light. I enjoyed the review. Right in my price range. Free would be better. Thanks Matt!

Appreciate ya Matt! This would definitely be better than tying with one hand and holding a light in another lol #Light

One can never have to many lights. #Light

#Light is also an important tool, especially when you're older. I recently got a new Rx for my glasses, it's like seeing in Hi Def! I have a plug in goose neck clamp-on lamp that I use with a very "hot" incandescent 60 W bulb, it's a GE "natural" light bulb. The bulb glass is tinted blue, I don't notice the difference. Nothing beats natural light but I liked CFL for a cooler light that uses less wattage, but the light "color" quality varies with the brand. Plus I've read CFLs produce ultra violet, not that good for the eyes I take it. True or not, I don't know. Now LED is the way to go, nice bright, little to no heat white light. I also like a white or light colored cardboard backdrop behind my vise. Two wooden clothes pins, one on each bottom corner, parallel to the table and the bottom of the backdrop holds it up. I believe you talked about lighting and backdrops in a previous video. Matt you mentioned a conical lamp you hang above your table. You gave me an idea for the reflector "brood" lamps we use when we have a litter of pups. I maybe able to rig something up. BTW, you mentioned frustration with notification, you posted this review on the 14th, I got the notification today the 15th, about 12 hours later :o/ Good review Matt, this lamp has potential. many thanks.

Great Channel #Light

Hi Matt.Our grandaughter Cloie sure use this #Light. Thanks Matt,have a great day.By the way,Linda wonted to know if you had Frans Betters book. Ken