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Fly Tying

Introduction to feathers for fly tyers
6 Mar 2021

Introduction to feathers for fly tyers

by Greg | posted in: Fly Tying, Materials and Equipment | 0

I thought a quick article on one the key materials we use in fly tying/dressing, feathers, would be useful. Having a standardised set of terminology when we communicate fly tying patterns is important that when others come to use the … Continued

Anatomy of a feather, feathers for fly tying
Anatomy of a fishing hook
30 May 2020

Anatomy of a fishing hook

by Greg | posted in: Equipment, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Materials and Equipment, Science | 0

This is a short article about that part of our fishing tackle at the business end of our setup. Most modern hooks a made from wire that is shaped into a hook, with the thickness of the wire being referred … Continued

Anatomy of a fish hook
Which fly tying vice do you buy?
10 Nov 2018

Which fly tying vice do you buy?

by Greg | posted in: Fly Tying | 0

Choosing your first or upgrade fly tying vice is a bit like choosing a new mobile phone – you can look at the wide array of shiny vices online, watch a few demos online where the key features are outlined, … Continued

fly tying, Fly tying vice
Why do you want to start fly tying?
15 Apr 2018

Why do you want to start fly tying?

by Greg | posted in: Fly Tying | 0

So you have decided to start fly tying and want to get started but aren’t sure how to go about it. In this first post, lets examine why you want to start fly tying.  I started fly tying because I … Continued

fly tying, trout

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