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The ties that bind/ Reasons for fly tying can be as unique as the individual fisherman

Take a fly fisher who's been at it for a while, and chances are he's also tried his hand at fly tying. Fly tying - the art, the craft, the hobby, the challenge, the reward. Fly tying - the fashioning of something out of feathers, fur, flashy synthetic materials and who knows what all else into

Publication: The Gazette

Try tying this fly.(fly fishing)(The Back Page)(Column)(Brief Article)

Fly tying can be as simple as tying two or three materials onto a hook, or as complicated as tying a full-dressed salmon fly requiring dozens of steps and many hours to complete. I admire the artistry of those tying the marvelous salmon flies. However, I prefer to concentrate on the simple two- or

Publication: New York State Conservationist

Fly-tying lessons close to home; Concord shop opens its doors to courses

Fly tiers and fly tying wannabes should soon turn the new W.S. Hunter & Co. shop into a local center for their sport. Assuming the shop lives long and prospers, it could become the permanent home of the fly tying courses offered by the Basil W. Woods Jr., Concord Area Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Publication: Concord Monitor

Tying one on: The art of fly-tying relaxing, competitive for fly-fishermen.

Byline: Jeff Letofsky Jun. 15--The art of fly-tying is nearly as fun as the chase. At least, that's what David Ritchie and others who have mastered the art say. Ritchie, 53, is one of many local fly-fishermen who tie flies. It's a craft that requires patience, ability and skill. Ritchie started

Publication: Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colorado)

FLY-TYING STARS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE

DON ECKER The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 11-03-1993 FLY-TYING STARS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE By DON ECKER Date: 11-03-1993, Wednesday Section: SPORTS Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early Column: OUTDOORS The center of the fly-tying world will be located in

Publication: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

FLY-TYING FOLLOWS FLY-FISHING BOOM

DON ECKER The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 11-27-1994 FLY-TYING FOLLOWS FLY-FISHING BOOM By DON ECKER Date: 11-27-1994, Sunday Section: SPORTS Edition: All Editions -- Sunday Column: OUTDOORS Complementing the dynamic growth of interest in fly-fishing has been a less dramatic but steady stream of

Publication: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

FLY-TYING SEASON HOOKING ANGLERS

DON ECKER The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 11-14-2001 FLY-TYING SEASON HOOKING ANGLERS By DON ECKER Date: 11-14-2001, Wednesday Section: SPORTS Edition: All Editions -- Two Star B, Two Star P, One Star B Column: OUTDOORS There's something very special about catching fish on flies you tie yourself.

Publication: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)