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The Feather Mechanic

The Feather Mechanic is a one-of-a-kind contribution to the world of fly fishing and fly tying. An expert fly tyer and instructor, in The Feather Mechanic, Gordon not only tells the story of his own development in fly tying with signature flair, but he also takes the listener into the function of some of the most deadly patterns in history, so you understand why they work.

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Platon Trakoshis has been intrigued with catching Berg River Carp ever since his wife lured him to the beautiful hamlet of Paarl. Berg River Carp are no pushovers and require skill. We chat to Platon about his love affair with these fish, growing up in Zimbabwe, and his passion for fishing for fringe species.

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