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The Klink

May 10. 2024
Klinked Dutch Hans van Klinken is best known as the originator of the Klinkhåmer Special. This large and beautiful book tells its full story ... and much, much more
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ASMR Relaxing fly tying for 2 hours

Apr 8. 2024
Fly tying meditation Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson
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Fly tying

Feb 29. 2024
Book review Fly tying really makes beautiful books! 12 saltwater flies that catch fish!
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Video Tour of my Fly Tying Desk

Dec 8. 2023
Whenever I visit the home of a fly tyer, I can't help but snoop around their desk to see how they have everything arranged, which tools they use, and their materials (and I think I'm not alone).
Review

Feather Mechanic II

Nov 4. 2023
Patterns South African Gordon Spuy’s second book is different from the first one - but then again somewhat similar, which is a good thing.
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Doing a Step-By-Step

Sep 22. 2023
Photography This article teaches you how to do a proper series of step-by-step photos of a fly pattern being tied - also known as an SBS.
Good advice is found here
Article

When AI invents flies

Jun 24. 2023
Machines We challenged artificial intelligence to create a fly pattern. It went fairly well ... and then again … not quite well.
Read about it here
Article

How to invent a fly pattern

Apr 2. 2023
Ideas Coming up with new fly patterns is essentially like coming up with new dishes: it’s basically impossible. Everything is a variation of a variation of something that has been made before - even The Yarn Thief
See what I invented
Video

Art Lingren - The Artistry of Angling

Sep 30. 2022
Arthur James Lingren is a fly fishing historian born in Vancouver on January 5th, 1943 near the banks of the Fraser River.
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Fly Tying Videos. Which camera should I buy?

May 27. 2022
Are you thinking about getting into fly tying videos? Don't wait, start now! When it comes to cameras, you have TONS of options, and this video shares a few I've used over the years.
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5 Things You need for Fly Tying

May 20. 2022
What are 5 things YOU need for fly tying? Comment below!
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Fly Tying Organization

Apr 8. 2022
We welcome SPECIAL GUEST Landon Mayer and he shares some of his best tips to stay ORGANIZED when tying flies!
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Is Fly Tying Worth it?

Apr 1. 2022
Simple question: Is fly tying worth it?!?
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Virtual fly tying

Mar 30. 2022
During Corona it has become quite common to have social gatherings online - Skype, Zoom, Teams ... you name it. Communal fly tying can be done in the same way
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Sunday afternoon fly tying moods

Jan 30. 2022
Great fly tying ambiance from Iceland. Ívar Örn Hauksson tying a great looking zonker in front of a window with a very nice view.

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