2010 World Tuscany Open

A report on the 2010 World Tuscany Open Fly Tying Competition from Mick Hall at Kossiedun.

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Here is the winner in the Classic Salmon Fly category which was tied and designed by Bud Guidry.

Psssssst - Can I interest you in some prime red-ruffed fruit crow?

A 22-year-old American was arrested earlier this week for the alleged theft of 299 rare bird skins from a British museum. Authorities believe the young man was selling the pelts to people who tie full-dress Atlantic salmon flies.

The young American - Edwin Rist of Claverack, N.Y., a student in London - knew full well the value of the birds he's accused of stealing from the Natural History Museum at Tring. Rist had been a salmon fly tier since his mid-teens. The flies he tied often contained period-accurate feathers, which he reportedly purchased with money earned by doing odd jobs.

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The next time you see an old mount or ladies hat at your local yard sale consider this:

Most of the feathers available legally were plucked from old taxidermy mounts or Victorian-era ladies' hats, and routinely sell for $8 to $15 or more per feather.

Artistic and Funny Flies by Fabrizio Gajardoni

Fabrizio Gajardoni seamlessly blends traditional and modern materials for beautiful and sometimes whimsical creations.

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Previously on MC

Sub Buggin with Dave Lindsay and Ken Kapsey

Unlike normal deerhair divers that dive below the water, sub bugs add a new dimension to the diver. By adding weight via either the hook or eyes, the sub bug will do many different things.

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Trout's Eye View

The Trout's Eye View Fly Tying Mirror is designed to allow you to easily and effectively view your fishing fly as the trout will see it. 

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Siskyou Aviary

The theatrical community of Ashland, Oregon, home of the Shakespearean Festival, is also the center for creative cutting edge fly fishing art.

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