Fly tying materials

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The Fish’s View Feb 8. 2023 We, wet, wet Why go to the trouble of photographing a fly that is soaking wet? Well, in many cases it can dramatically alter the appearance of the imitation. Read more here	Bites in Pink Satin Jan 6. 2023 Nymph Satin ribbon can’t be used in as many different ways as organza, but it definitely makes some juicy looking fish snacks. Learn how to use it here
Fly Couture Feb 19. 2022 Different Some tyers tie different flies. Scottish Nick Thomas, now Wales based, is one of them. And he wrote a book about it.	Flytying for Beginners Oct 24. 2021 Rookie A beginner's book that I'd actually recommend to beginners! Great pattern selection, excellent photography and nicely coupled to online videos.

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Video Pheasant Tail Feb 23. 2023 The Pheasant tail is a staple fly in almost all nymph Fishermans boxes. It is probably one of the most popular mayfly nymphs out there and for good reason.	Article The Fish’s View Feb 8. 2023 We, wet, wet Why go to the trouble of photographing a fly that is soaking wet? Well, in many cases it can dramatically alter the appearance of the imitation. Read more here	Article Bites in Pink Satin Jan 6. 2023 Nymph Satin ribbon can’t be used in as many different ways as organza, but it definitely makes some juicy looking fish snacks. Learn how to use it here
Video CDC Biot Caddis Dec 17. 2022 Very simple, yet effective fly. In this video my main focus is on biot and it's natural alternative that may be even better.	Video Fly Tying can be Tough Oct 27. 2022 ...unless using Tom Rosenbauer's 5 FAVORITE materials!	Video Beginner Pike Fly Sep 28. 2022 So here it is, a simple beginner’s pike fly which you can variate in different colors, sizes and if you don have the exact same materials it’s going to be fine anyway.
Video Deer Hair Masterclass Jun 8. 2022 85 minutes of deer hair techniques with Andreas Andersson.	Video Chartreuse ESL shrimp Apr 18. 2022 Hey folks, Made another tutorial ready for you, as I’ve tested the ESL shrimp during Easter vacation. This chartreuse ESL shrimp performed well and caught a few sea trout on it.	Review Fly Couture Feb 19. 2022 Different Some tyers tie different flies. Scottish Nick Thomas, now Wales based, is one of them. And he wrote a book about it.
Video Favorite Bead Colors for Euro Nymphs Jan 14. 2022 Into fly tying?	Video Double Mop Dec 17. 2021 Detailed instructions for tying a Double Mop fly. The New Fly Fisher has a great interview with Tim Flagler!	Video Introduction to Whiting Dry Fly Hackle Nov 27. 2021 Whiting Farms Episode 1. In this video, Kelly walks us through the different varieties and grades of Whiting dry fly hackle.
Video A Quick look at Davie McPhail's Tying Room Nov 25. 2021 A quick look at my tying room and the way I store my materials with Davie McPhail	Review Flytying for Beginners Oct 24. 2021 Rookie A beginner's book that I'd actually recommend to beginners! Great pattern selection, excellent photography and nicely coupled to online videos.	Article The Grizzly Wonder Jul 7. 2021 Feathers Grizzly hackle is something which most tyers use all the time and which we all take for granted, but in my eyes grizzly isn't nearly as appreciated as it deserves to be Much more here

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