fly-tying
Americannoun
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Chanitz enjoyed fly-fishing and fly-tying so much that he got obsessed.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 2, 2019
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
He started competing in fly-tying festivals and conventions around New England.
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
Hooks used for fly-tying differ somewhat from those used for bait fishing etc., inasmuch as they are usually hollow ground, and tapered shank especially those used for dry flies.
From How to Tie Flies by Ellery Clark Gregg
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