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Meet Barry Ord Clarke at an upcoming flytying event

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Meet Barry Ord Clarke at an upcoming flytying event
Your chance to meet master flytyer Barry Ord Clarke in Europe at the following events: 

📍 The Fly Tying Symposium – New Jersey, USA
🗓️ 15-16 November 2025

📍 Workshop at 54 Dean Street – Italy
🗓️ December 2025

📍 The British Fly Fair International (BFFI) – Staffordshire, UK
🗓️ 7–9 February 2026

📍 Pescare Show – Rimini, Italy
🗓️ 14–16 February 2026

About Barry 

  • Author of several award-winning fly-tying books, including The Feather Bender’s Flytying Techniques.
  • Recognised internationally for his tying patterns and instructional photography

  • Recipient of the prestigious Claudio D’Angelo Award for Fly Tying Excellence and Fly Tyer of the Year award. 

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It's time for a Great British Seafood Revival! NEW Cookery Book by CJ Jackson

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It's time for a Great British Seafood Revival! NEW Cookery Book by CJ Jackson
The Great British Seafood Revival by CJ Jackson - a celebration of our islands' abundant seafood, picturesque ports and fishing communities

Order now (£25): https://merlinunwin.co.uk/collections/new-books/products/great-british-seafood-revival

Also available from 16 Oct, from all good bookshops

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Join author Steve Wright as he travels across the UK in search of wildlife in his book, Wild Enthusiasm

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Join author Steve Wright as he travels across the UK in search of wildlife in his book, Wild Enthusiasm

Like learning languages, there are many stages to becoming a fluent wildlife watcher and my journey has novice beginnings. If you want to be more connected to nature, then I hope that by following my adventures you will learn a method that’ll help you see dolphins, eagles, snakes and otters...

An extract from Steve Wright's nature book Wild Enthusiasm!

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✨ Why Every Fly Fisher Should Read The Klink ✨

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✨ Why Every Fly Fisher Should Read The Klink ✨

Whether you’re:
🎣 A beginner looking to understand why certain flies work so well
🪶 A seasoned tier seeking inspiration from a master, or
🐟 An angler who just wants to catch more fish with proven patterns

The Klink is a must-have for your library.

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Taught by Dogs is a beautifully written tribute to the working and family dogs that shaped the author's life on the farm and beyond.

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Taught by Dogs is a beautifully written tribute to the working and family dogs that shaped the author's life on the farm and beyond.

Taught by Dogs is a heartwarming and insightful read, celebrating the remarkable relationships we share with our canine companions and the lessons they teach us about life.

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