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Submitted by Jim Temmermand… on

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I enjoy watching Hans tie. explains and ties in a manor that even a beginer could follow.
As for me,I have tied for 30 some years, but one can always learn something or find a pattern to try

Submitted by Harry Jackson on

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I was at ty fest in MD and No one stresses the art of fly tying. The art of fly tying is something that should be recognized. Fly tying is an art form that does not seen to have a place that is recognized. I can sit at my vice for hours and really relaxe and enjoy myself tying flys. It is the only time that a tyer can put to a vice something that does not exist. I know that not everyone wants to take the time that is needed to ty this type of fly, but I for one will never stop creating something on my vice that never existed before. Surely there must be other tyiers that have the same passion that I have. If so please respond.

Submitted by Tony in Central PA on

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I live in central Pennsylvania and this technique is absolutely dynamite in the winter when the trout congregate in deeper pools. The technique itself is quite similar to something the old timers in my area developed decades ago using monofilament with heavily weighted leaders and flies. I especially like the patterns. It's my opinion that most of us tie our nymphs with far too much dubbing and too little weight. The Czech patterns definitely get down into the strike zone quickly.

Submitted by Byron Thiel on

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I love fly tying and found your excellent site quite by accident. I used to get out fishing a lot thanks to the generosity of forum members from a forum I've fallen afoul of-not by my actions, but by the fact one of the members of the group I once belonged to suddenly decided he didn't like me (unfortunately he is bipolar) and spread malicious lies to besmudge my reputation so now I no longer belong to the group and I avoid that forum. It doesn't put me off tying flies and as I,m retired it gives me an activity to help spend my time. My wife got me a Samsung smart phone for Christmas and the pics it takes are excellent so would love to post on here if possible as I've tied about 12,000 flies since 2007 and adding more all the time.

Pete,

You keep on churning out these amazing baitfish flies! Endless variation and still a very distinct style.

You might be striving for the Jack Factor, but you definitely have the Pete Factor as it is.

I have been extremely busy with work lately and haven't tied for a while, but have on my itinerary to tie up some Pete's Welded Phlies for this upcoming season. The have to be able to catch fish here too!

Keep 'em coming.

Martin

Submitted by claudio on

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stunning video. wonderful music.nice place. great performers (both anglers and trouts

Submitted by Bob Edens on

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Who has the North American distributor ship and how can our shop contact them.

Marcelo,

I have been admiring the detail and quality of your fly tying and your flies are just stunning. I
especially love your version of the Parmachene Belle. I would love to know what brand of wool you used for the body. Did you wrap the throat feathers collar style first? Thank you for sharing these beautiful flies with us.

Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246321 on

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Martin,
Great Mickey Finn variations. There are many famous Mickeys in the world, but fly fishing's famous Mickey Finn has/will
outlive all of the others. Mickey Finn is a much kinder version of the original American Mickey Finn beverage. They both
hook their victims. Thank you for revisiting Mickey Finn. Kate

Great article. I start the day with a stronger blood knot with the top fly on the heavier untrimmed lead. I attach the fies with an orvis knot. But, when in a hatch, I use the double surgeon knot which is much faster to tie. I have seen anglers spend 10 minutes of a 30 minute hatch re-rigging! The key is to practice, practice, practice. I fish the Green River each April and if you have not practiced, it is almost impossible to rig size 20 BWO patterns with cold hands in 30 knot winds. I tell friends going on their first trip to practice after putting their hands in ice for 10 minutes and while their spouse hits them in the face with a fly swatter! Both will be better for it.

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