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49 tyer’sguide DESERT ISLAND FLIES Another three winning patterns to show you,

this time from Laurie Taylor, the winner of the Bob Church Open.

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FLY-TYING MASTERS We have the top fl ies from the fi rst month in this new fl y-tying league to show you. It’s amazing what a bead can do for a fl y!

DEADLY KILLERS The Cruncher is a reservoir pattern that’s fi nding a fi rm foothold in every sensible angler’s fl y box. We show you how to tie it.

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USED AND ABUSED The editor gets his hands on the new boat seat from the guys at Airfl o. He’s been using it for several months to see just how well it performs.

GAME GEAR TFF takes a closer look at some of the new gear out there – kit that everyday fl y fi shers can get their hands on.

NOW IN 100M TOO

AT ITS ULTIMATE BREAKING STRAIN, FROG HAIRTM WILL STRETCH 27% BEFORE BREAKING - MEANING FEWER LOST FISH! TEST RESULTS COMPARING THE SHOCK RESISTANCE OF FROG HAIRTM TO 7 OTHER LEADING BRANDS OF TIPPET MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET SHOW THAT NO OTHER TIPPET MATERIAL OFFERS THE SAME

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