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WIN! WIN! WIN!

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πŸ“’ πŸ“πŸ’ πƒπžπšπ§ π’π­π«πžπžπ­ & 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐝 𝐂π₯𝐚𝐫𝐀𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭: #54barryflies 𝐅π₯𝐲 𝐓𝐲𝐒𝐧𝐠 π‚π¨π§π­πžπ¬π­! Β  ππ‘πˆπ™π„π’: πŸ”₯ A Complete Selection of 54 Dean Street Super Select CDC (13 Colors, 13 1gr Pack) πŸ”₯ 20 packs of Mustad Signature fly hooks. 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀 ππ‘πˆπ™π„: πŸ”₯ All tyers that enter the competition will be placed in a lottery and the lucky person, that will be drawn at random, will win a Cottarelli Hackle Plier! . π“πŽ 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‚πŽπŒππ„π“πˆπ“πˆπŽπ: . βœ…You have to tie this chosen pattern from Barry’s ‘The Feather Bender’s Fly Tying Techniques’ book and post a photograph of the finished fly … Continue reading WIN! WIN! WIN!

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Unprecedented times

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β€œDuring these unprecedented times of self isolation, it’s extremely important that we occupy ourselves with activities that we enjoy. Fly tying is not only a great activity for both adults and children alike, but a fabulous activity to share and do together. Tying flies for a anticipated fishing trip also gives hope for a brighter future.”  You can visit the feather bender YouTube Channel for more techniques and patterns to tie with your nearest & dearest!Β  Continue reading Unprecedented times

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Keep calm & tie flies…

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I feel that you visit this site for fun, for fly tying, and hopefully to be inspired. I also feel that for some of you right now, in these dark times, it may feel inappropriate and wrong. I completely understand that many of you will not want to visit during this time as you might find it trivial in respect to what the world is facing right now. However, I am also aware that if we are going to be spending more time at home, then we need to find things we can do, read and learn to pass at … Continue reading Keep calm & tie flies…

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The Yuletide

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December, and a seasonal pattern I made many years ago and still tie a couple of dozen each christmas as gifts for fly tying and fishing friends. I thought I would publish this now to give you good time to tie some up for your fishy friends. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all orders!Buy BEST fly tying VISE Continue reading The Yuletide

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Christmas fly tying draw

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYb8DCVlYijoCYgvx_v2EuQ… Ho ho ho! As a Christmas special, If you would like the chance to win a copy of my new book “The Feather Bender’s Flytying Techniques” all you have to do is share this post and subscribe to the YouTube channel link above. A lucky winner will be drawn from all subscribers each Sunday before Christmas. Good luck! Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman … Continue reading Christmas fly tying draw

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GAC Open weekend! September 2019

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This coming Friday 27, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 I will be tying flies and signing my new book at the Glasgow Angling Centre open weekend. Everyone that buys a copy of the book this weekend will go into a free draw to win a set of flies tied by me. Or just call in for a chat and say hello, I look forward to seeing you all there. Heres a review by Magnus Angus from the October issue of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying magazine. paul born2fish 5.0 out of 5 starsDestined to become a flytying classic! Superb. 19 … Continue reading GAC Open weekend! September 2019

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Flatwing tying time!

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This is a single hackle flatwing sand eel, that is a killer fly for sea trout here in Scandinavia and striped bass in North America. A real easy pattern to tie, when you know how. Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYb8DCVlYijoCYgvx_v2EuQ Continue reading Flatwing tying time!

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The Dog Nobbler

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  I dont normally tie lures but this classic British lure from Sid Knight deserves a tutorial. Although tied for freshwater it has also accounted for numerous sea trout in the salt for me.Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYb8DCVlYijoCYgvx_v2EuQ Continue reading The Dog Nobbler