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The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman, someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby
The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman, someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby

The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman, someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby

Date3/23/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: The technique: Tying flies is the mysterious preserve of the dedicated fly fisherman; someone who enjoys a relaxed and low-cost hobby.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0006980F
      Mrs. Michael Sifton who flies several times a week took up sport so she could share hobby with her husband
      Mrs. Michael Sifton who flies several times a week took up sport so she could share hobby with her husband
      Spremo, Boris
      5/9/1969
      Flying low. City Express' Dash-7's are carrying the load after its Dash-8s, above, were seized by creditors. Air Ontario, which also flies to Montreal(...)
      Flying low. City Express' Dash-7's are carrying the load after its Dash-8s, above, were seized by creditors. Air Ontario, which also flies to Montreal(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      8/2/1990
      Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White, who killed 543,360 flies in just 10 days
      Swat the fly contest announced by the Toronto daily star in 1912 who won by Beatrice White, who killed 543,360 flies in just 10 days
      Goode, Jeff
      n.d.
      I'm always meeting people,' streetcleaner Fred Bowers, 64, says as he talks with George Fallis, an attorney who lives on Strathallan Blvd. Most persons on his beat know Bowers, who finds lost children and delivers messages - and, off duty, collect cameras, processes still and movie films, fishes and ties flies.
      I'm always meeting people,' streetcleaner Fred Bowers, 64, says as he talks with George Fallis, an attorney who lives on Strathallan Blvd. Most persons on his beat know Bowers, who finds lost children and delivers messages - and, off duty, collect cameras, processes still and movie films, fishes and ties flies.
      Teskey, Frank
      6/9/1972
      A Bushel of flies killed by one packet of Wilson's Fly Pads
      A Bushel of flies killed by one packet of Wilson's Fly Pads
      Wilson's fly pads company
      1892
      Fly-Tying Addict Bruce Roney is a school principal during his working day, but spends most free hours squinting at bits of feathers and fluff, and blending them into what he hopes will look tasty to trout
      Fly-Tying Addict Bruce Roney is a school principal during his working day, but spends most free hours squinting at bits of feathers and fluff, and blending them into what he hopes will look tasty to trout
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/13/1977
      Tying A Fly: Harvey Beck, 25, of Scarborough is Canada's casting champion.
      Tying A Fly: Harvey Beck, 25, of Scarborough is Canada's casting champion.
      Dunlop, Alan
      6/8/1988
      Daredevil Evil Knievel, who flies over lined-up cars on a steam-powered skycycle, was charged yesterday with speeding in his car at up to 100 miles an hour near Albion, Mich
      Daredevil Evil Knievel, who flies over lined-up cars on a steam-powered skycycle, was charged yesterday with speeding in his car at up to 100 miles an hour near Albion, Mich
      Darrell, Dick
      7/16/1971
      A well of concern: Mike Rowan of the Izaak Walton Fly Fisherman's Club says anglers are being painted the bad guys because of their concerns over the environment
      A well of concern: Mike Rowan of the Izaak Walton Fly Fisherman's Club says anglers are being painted the bad guys because of their concerns over the environment
      Calleja, Frank
      4/19/1989
      Cobwebs to catch flies
      Cobwebs to catch flies
      Unknown
      1870
      Rock fans close to the Grandstand stage cheer as chair flies through the air during rioting last night after Alice Cooper show was cancelled
      Rock fans close to the Grandstand stage cheer as chair flies through the air during rioting last night after Alice Cooper show was cancelled
      Darrell, Dick
      8/19/1980
      The two flies : a moral song
      The two flies : a moral song
      Cundall, Joseph, 1818-1895
      1847