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Review Farlows Salmon Flies Mar 24. 2017 This book is pretty exotic and definitely not for the average fly tyer. But if you are interested in classic salmon flies and their history, it's a book you must have on your shelves.	Blog entry Oh, books! Mar 24. 2017 As many readers know, reading books is one of my passions in fly fishing, and the titles on my table right now perfectly illustrate why	Article Chris Helm's thread articles Mar 24. 2017 History These three articles on tying thread were written by renowned fly tyer and deer hair equillibrist Chris Helm. Read more here.
Review Fleye Design Mar 21. 2017 Bob Popovics can rightfully be called one of the most innovative fly tyers today. And he keeps on sharing new methods in his latest book.	Article Fulton's condition factor calculator Mar 20. 2017 Formula A simple tool to calculate trout condition (K-factor), length or weight from the two other numbers. Do your calculations here	Blog entry After the Festival Mar 7. 2017 The Danish Festival is over and I'm slowly getting used to talking to people who don't talk about fly tying and fly fishing. It's not easy!
Blog entry Off to the Fly Festival 2017 Mar 2. 2017 Tomorrow I will leave for a couple of days of fly tying, being with good friends and maybe spending a little money on fly tying	Article The fish of a lifetime Feb 24. 2017 Record Just a week ago my good friend Jens caught what can rightfully be called the fish of a lifetime. Here's the story - and the fly that did it. And some thoughts on large fish.	Blog entry Let’s support Davie McPhail Feb 16. 2017 Scottish fly tyer Davie McPhail posted something on Facebook that I think deserves a bit of attention.
Article DIY material spring Feb 14. 2017 DIY A material spring is a nifty little addition to your vise, enabling you to hold long materials like ribbing or hackles out of the way while tying in other materials. See how to make one here.	Article Pimp your vise Feb 9. 2017 Gearhead There's so much extra paraphernalia that you can attach to your vise that you can totally block the access to the hook if you use it all. Read about it here.	Blog entry No fast forward! Feb 9. 2017 I now officially hate - like in deplore, detest, despise, loathe - fly tying videos with fast forward sequences.
Article A book list for Jes Feb 7. 2017 Read this This is a list of a few great books that are about fishing, but focuses on ambiance, adventure, philosophy, emotions, friendships - basically everything but catching that big one. See the list here	Article GFF on Pinterest Feb 7. 2017 Social The Global FlyFisher has been on Pinterest for a while, and get quite a bit of attention there. Find us here	Article DIY material clips Feb 2. 2017 Home made I have used my fingers and metal bulldog clips plus varying degrees of dexterity for hair hackle loops. I decided to try to make my own material clips for the purpose. See how to make your own here
Review Haynes Fly Fishing Manual Jan 19. 2017 The publisher Haynes is probably best known for their car repair manuals, but also has instruction manuals for many other things, fly fishing included	Blog entry The Danish Fly Festival 2017 Jan 8. 2017 If you reside in Denmark, northern Germany or southern Sweden, this is an event you should mark in your calendar	Article 2017, here we come Dec 31. 2016 New Year So another year has passed... and what then, did that year bring for the Global FlyFisher... and what about 2017? A little status article.
Blog entry The coolest bobbin holder Dec 27. 2016 If you want a really cool bobbin holder, carbon fiber and all, it's off to Kickstarter to support Ilias Fn Karanzas' Apex Predator Bobbin project!	Blog entry Laser cut tool holders Dec 20. 2016 I'm working on an article on tool holders and have been fooling around with a drawing program and a laser cutter	Article DIY bodkin cleaner Dec 13. 2016 DIY This is the greatest little tool you can imagine for cleaning varnish off your bodkin or dubbing needle, and you can make one almost for free. See how to make it here
Article Home made rod tubes Nov 23. 2016 DIY Making your own durable, fabric covered rod tubes that can hold several rods each is pretty easy See the photo instructions here	Blog entry Do me a favor: go fishing! Nov 22. 2016 Yeah, I know it's winter in the northern hemisphere, but a friend's recent passing and an old picture got me to write this.	Article Fly tying lamps Nov 15. 2016 Light Most people need some light when they tie flies. Some people more than others. This article is about lamps to use over your vise and table when tying. Here's an overview

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