Salmon Flies?

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I am currently making a display of the history of fly-tying (and ostentaciously a history of fly-fishing), in general for the local Arts Guild.

I have noticed (although I have never fished for salmon. The only one’s I’ve caught have been with a credit card, or cash at the local grocery store) that salmon flies, especially the Atlantic variety, are beautifilly colored and designed. I was wondering if it might not be a good idea to have a special, seperate display for these kinds of files.

Although I’ve never done it, you don’t have to bite the doughnut to know that it’s sweet! There are so many patterns… it must be a special thrill to nail one of these piscatorial pugilists on such a beautiful piece of art.!

I’d appreciate any opinions on this matter.

Semper Fi, and thanks!

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A history of flyfishing and fly tying would be incomplete without salmon flies! I recommend the book, Pretty and Practical Salmon Flies by Dick Talleur if you want to learn the tying techiques . He starts with simple flies then adds one new technique for each new fly that is demonstrated. It is the best instruction book for salmon flies I have seen.

[This message has been edited by fpcba (edited 26 January 2006).]

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Or for those who aren’t aware of it, we have an Atlantic Tying INSTRUCTION series here on FAOL. [url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/atlantic/index.html:29632]http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/atlantic/index.html[/url:29632]

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