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Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246316 on

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Wayne,
This is the most comprehensive feather anatomy article that I have ever read, I never had such an inclusive course in college biology classes. Tyers should not be intimidated by the singular and plural names of the feather parts; as a tyer they know which part they need to use to construct their chosen flies. It is very beneficial to know about the hook sites on the specific feathers used to marry salmon fly wings. Martin pointed me to your Feather Anatomy 101; thank you Martin.
Currently, I am reading a fascinating book by Thor Hanson of our US Pacific Northwest; it is Feathers, The Evolution of a Natural Miracle. It is definitely scientific because it is in the Natural History category. However, Thor has broken up the heavier sections with very interesting personal stories. I highly recommend Feathers.

Mohan,

I'm not sure I get the question...

Birds use feathers for flight and insulation.
We fly-tyers use them for tying fishing flies
Other uses could be pillow stuffing, ornaments, clothing and much more

Martin

Submitted by mohan on

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what are the uses of feather and where it is used and mention its purpose of feather

Submitted by John LeJeune on

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Interesting spin on the pricing baloney www-michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=358

I also think the algorithms assist in inflating "reasonanble" prices as well since these prices would be fend into market analysis for a given title.

No need to publish since it contains a link.

Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246316 on

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Martin,
Happy to hear that you have acquired those three books on your wish list. Mike is a special guy, I have bought items from him at Massachusetts shows in years past. In fact, my first generation Simian dubbing brush device came from Mike.
The prices on those three books, and certain books on other subjects, are ridiculous; there is no plausible explanation. It doesn't make sense; the people who will make the best use of the content of those books, can't afford to buy them.
Hopefully you will give us a summary of your trip to the US. You had a good sampling of our fickle weather in the north-
eastern US.

Richard,

The debate is endless, and I personally started to write vise rather than vice just to avoid it.
Sure a vice is not only a tool, but it's also a tool as far as I can see by traversing all the dictionaries I can find. Mainly in British English, but still...
On the other hand a vise is definitely and only a tool, so by using that any misunderstandings can be avoided.

Martin

Actually there is a difference. Vice is moral depravity or corruption, wickedness. Where Vise is a tool.

Submitted by Kate Pike 1737246317 on

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Martin,
With, or without the help of Talisker, you certainly do have the inspiration to tie some very innovative, and easy to construct flies. The mallard shrimp should fool any sea trout, and other species as well. The shrimp is a neatly done realistic looking crustacean. (I like the word, plumulaceous, it has gone into my special words notebook.)

Submitted by Claus Donath on

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I have fished with Ramiro and his fly is a real killer. I was skeptic at first because we all think fish do not like so much shine and glitter, but he proved me wrong. I am looking forward to our next fishing together!

Submitted by Ed Null on

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Just finished this book. Excellent. Enjoyed the hell out of it. My only quibble it that it is too short.

I'm recovering from neck surgery, so this is as close as I'll get to fishing for some weeks, but it has inspired me to hit the tying bench--I can at least do that!

Submitted by john pinna on

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Dave, Again thank you for your wonderfull tying information.and instructions It just get better and better, Question, What type of wax do you use?

Submitted by ernesto guevara on

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Gentlemen, I am very happy for this debate and no doubt I am impressed by the clear and objective testimony of Noe Ole Christiansen. I fully agree with the words of Noe Ole Christiansen. Who has experience Patagonia and a little awareness of society and the market can understand what you're saying Noe Ole Christiansen. What seems very clear is how Ole talks about existing monopolies in the best places of the world flyfishing in favor of some interests (like the Loop) and the connivance of natives in favor of businesses themselves. Fishermen who have some experience and a lot of time on this "metier" know how this works. Those who defend these petty interests and public access closures do for their own benefit to a market that favors them. Wulff's words appear only the reflections of someone who only thought about petty marketing fishing. I regret opinion as unpleasant Steve, still a little attitude gentle asks to be anonymous, in a high-level debate like this.
I thank once again the opportunity of Martin Joergensen we can talk about fishing and about these issues as important to flyfishermen

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