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Hastings Fly Fishers

A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.

Hastings Fly Fishers

A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.

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  • Julian TappingJulian Tapping
  • July 27, 2018
  • Fly Tying Secrets
Home Fly Tying Fly Tying Secrets Threads

This Fly Tying Video will demonstrate the difference between UNI, UTC and Veevus fly tying threads.

Each brand of fly tying thread will act differently when tied with. Watch the video and learn how they lay on the hook shank!

A handy guide to fly tying threads.

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