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Podcast Interview: Jeff Fryover, Umpqua Feather Merchants

Posted on May 9, 2013 by timromano
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In this week’s podcast interview we pick the brains of Jeff Fryover, CEO and president of Umpqua Feather Merchants. Jeff’s been with Umpqua for almost two decades.  Over the course of the chat he gives the backstory of the 41-year-old … more →

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Flymen Fishing Expands CrawBodies Line

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Erin Block

Accommodating tying for trout patterns to bass flies, Flymen Fishing has expanded their line of Fish-Skull® CrawBodies to include two new sizes, large and extra large, now available along with the original small and medium. Read more in the press … more →

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HMH Tube Fly Method Kit

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Erin Block

Containing everything you need (including an instructional DVD) for tying tube flies for game fish, Maine-based HMH Vises has announced the release of their Universal Tube Fly Method Kit, with interchangeable tubes and accessories enabling you to easily “tie any … more →

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UNI-Product’s Mylar Line

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Erin Block

Useful for body ribbing, adding flash, and building wingcases, two new colors from UNI-Product’s mylar line will join the already popular lineup: Holographic Light Blue and Holographic Chartreuse are now available. Read more in the press release below. UNI-Products, a … more →

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New Mini Sculpin-Helmets from Flymen Fishing Company

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Erin Block

Building upon the innovation of their award-winning Fish-Skull® brand, the Flymen Fishing Company has announced the release of a smaller lineup: Mini Sculpin-Helmets. Around the same size as standard bead chain eyes, the Mini offers tiers more diverse choices. Read … more →

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Podcast Interview: Bill Black of Spirit River Talks UV Tying Materials

Posted on January 15, 2013 by timromano
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Bill Black has seen and done a lot in the fly tying material world. He and his brother started Umpqua feather merchants, which was later sold, back in the 70s. He then started his current company, Spirit River, in 1990. He … more →

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Video: Montana Fly Company’s Ultra Realistic Crab Pattern

Posted on December 4, 2012 by timromano
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Sammi Johnson of Montana Fly Company explains the newest addition to their saltwater fly offerings, the Crabby Patty. The pattern uses, “real crab back photographs and a clear resin that makes for a ultra-realistic crab pattern for saltwater fishing. It features extra … more →

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New Products from Clear Cure Goo

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Erin Block

With the promise of an exciting line-up to be released at the start of 2013 and recent announcement of new products which include a new color “Steel,” Expando Tube for baitfish patterns, curing light, and eyes with highly reflective backing, … more →

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Podcast Interview: Peak Fishing’s Al Ritt

Posted on September 28, 2012 by timromano
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Al Ritt, brand manager of Peak Fishing, gives us the skinny on fly tying robots (sorta), fly tying in practice, and how Peak’s fly tying vices and equipment, which are completely made in Loveland, Colorado, came to have a background … more →

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The DaVinci Surgical Robot Tying a Royal Coachman

Posted on September 27, 2012 by timromano
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Dr. Szlyk of the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredricksburg, VA demonstrates the precision and dexterity of the DaVinci Surgical Robot by tying a Royal Coachman.

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