Author: Len Handler

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Wets Tied by David Nelson

David id one of the most exquisite tiers tying today. Here’s an example of some of his amazing work.
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Streamers

I tied these after watching a fly-tying demonstration by David Nelson.
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Fish Porn Rivers & Fish Porn

East Branch Brown

I took this fish on a streamer eraly in May while the East Branch was running high. A really solid fish.
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Fish Porn Rivers & Fish Porn

East Branch Brown

This strong fish gave me the fight of a lifetime. What an exciting morning floating with Ben Rinker!
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Bob Woods: Babine Steelhead

Not too shabby, Woody.
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Friends

The Gang: 1968

What a Motley Crew! Opening Day, at the Ramapo River, Oakland, NJ, 1968; (r to l) Larry Sosnow, Bob Woods, Rich Saslow and me. Note the distinctive hats.

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Friends Rivers & Fish Porn

John Eilhardt

John and I shared a love of fly-tying, trout and classical music. John was a couple of years older and drove – hence, many great car trips to rivers of our dreams; The Beaverkill, The Willowemac, The Raritan, The Schoharie, The Esopus – many great Catskill rivers. We shared some great times. Here he is on the banks of the Hackensack.
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Rivers Rivers & Fish Porn

Ramapo River

One of our local childhood rivers in Mahwah, NJ.

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Influences

These guys all provided tremendous inspiration and had a huge influence on my fly-tying. Jonny King (jazz pianist supreme), David Nelson and Mike Motyl. Watching all of them tie I became aware of the economy of motion, the insistence of perfection and the importance of proportion. Three of the greatest (and also the greatest anglers as well.) Thanks, guys!
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A Tale of Two Rinkers

Two Rinkers: Ben (r) and Dave (l). Both are from Pennsylvania; Both are master anglers. Ben is a superb guide and environmentalist. Dave makes beautiful bamboo rods. They have never met, and are not related. A true case of “separated at birth.”