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Rod Sutterby

Article Rod Sutterby gave us a taste of his beautiful paintings in the book Atlantic Salmon done in cooperation with Malcolm Greenhalgh. In connection with a new series of articles about "Fishy artists" here on GFF we contacted the artist.
20 years ago

Jim Warner flies

Article Guest writers Mike Martinek and Chris DelPlato have teamed up to write, the Jim Warner - A New England Classic which hilights the contribution of this well known New Hampshire angler to streamer anglers.
23 years 8 months ago

Tying the Black Ghost Marabou

Article The Black Ghost Marabou is a simple to tie fly that is a killer on both lake and stream. The Black Ghost has it's roots in Maine's Rangeley region and...
9 years 1 month ago

Jeff Smith

Article I have been tying flies since 1974. At that time I was living in Argentia Newfoundland. Due to the number of Scheduled Atlantic Salmon Rivers in the...
14 years 4 months ago

#93 - Sebago Sunset

Article Tied by: Bill Chandler Originated by: Bill Chandler Hook: Mustad 3907 A #2 Thread: Black Body: Orange tinsel Belly: Peacock herl, orange and white...
14 years 2 months ago

Wasp Year

Article It has been a hot and dry summer in Scandinavia. Wasps have been a plague in many areas. They have been in every apple, every drink and every house. Some of them may have crossed a stream or river, winding up on the surface before continueing the rush. Some of them never left again.
19 years 10 months ago

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