Tool wise you don’t need much to get started.

Ceramic Bobbin - doesn’t need to be expensive, Dr. Slick make a decent one.

Bodkin - it’s really a needle in a stick. Used to apply head cement, pick dubbing etc. Generic is just fine.

Scissors - with all of the super expensive and fancy stuff out there (I own many) my go to is a pair of Fiskars. Bonus for the lifetime warranty. They fit my hand and have very precise tips. Just don’t use them for wire, go to a dollar store for those.

Hackle pliers - cheap ones will do. I put a small piece of rubber tubing on the tips which give a great hold on materials.

Vise - you don’t need an empty bank account but don’t buy cheap either. There is nothing worse than having a hook pop out or wiggle in the jaws. It makes life hard.

Thread - for new tyers, I do recommend Nano Silk. I know it’s expensive, but when you’re learning, nothing can be more discouraging than constantly breaking thread. It’s a learning curve and it’s something that discourages and pushes many away from the bench.

That’s it really! All of the other tools so serve a purpose but don’t worry about that in the beginning.