fly-tying
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Decades later, the pursuit of rare feathers, by legal or illegal means, was taken up by salmon fly-tying experts, whose creations have become ever more esoteric and elaborate.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2018
They also convene in real life at fly-tying festivals and conventions all over the world.
From National Geographic • May 19, 2018
Classes range from $7 for a fly-tying lesson to $565 for private fly-fishing coaching sessions with a casting master.
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2017
“If I sold everything on that wall this week, I would make, say, $400,” said Tochterman, pointing to a wall of fly-tying materials.
From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2016
There are many styles of fly-tying vises on the market.
From How to Tie Flies by Gregg, Ellery Clark
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