The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is this weekend at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, OR. I’ll be tying each of the three days. Stop by and say “hi”. I’ll be watching many of the 72 concurrent tyers and catching up with friends I only see once a year. I always find something new – technique, material…wonder what it will be this year?
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Thanks for stopping at my tying station. Had a great time talking to all of you. Good tying!
John
Wish to thank you showing Jack, Jim and myself techniques on tying soft hackle flies. Even though you told Jim to walk away, he still hanging in. He was at my round table Tuesday.
Thank You,
John Krueger
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