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Help with tyings
Posted: 21 February 2012 09:14 PM   [ Ignore ]  
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I have been reading Colin MacLeods features (one of the many reasons the magazine is compulsive) and was wondering if anyone knows if the flies he mentions are tyed commercially ?.
I have produced a passable red bead head Diawl Bach (following one of the photos) but am keen to try Curry’s Red Shrimp, Red King Tail fly, Corophium Shrimp, Flexy Shrimp, Bread fly and Exorcist patterns he has used and mentioned in the articles.  Can anyone help me find someone who sells these patterns please.

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Posted: 08 March 2012 11:25 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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This is really where you need to become a fly tyer! As far as we know, Colin’s flies aren’t commercially available (yet!). The good news is: tying your own flies is actually very easy. You either need to get hold of a basic kit - vice, thread bobbin, fine-pointed scissors, and a pair of hackle pliers - a good beginner’s guide (Try Terry Griffiths and Chris Mann’s Fly Tying for Beginners), and study Textbook tying in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying magazine as it is full of tips. Not being able to find the fly I wanted in the shops is exactly how I got started in this fascinating extension of our fly fishing hobby. Try it - you won’t regret it!

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Posted: 20 March 2012 12:42 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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I’d wish to. Get to know more about flying insects.
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Posted: 11 April 2012 07:21 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Can someone name some of the flies mentioned by Colin MacLeod here?

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