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Forage and enjoy! Books that you can learn from and use

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Forage and enjoy! Books that you can learn from and use
Four foraging books that we love! Our guides help you to select the best plants for your purpose, be it from the Kitchen pantry, back garden, the local hedgerow or spotting an edible mushroom on a woodland walk.
You can see some sample pages from each book on our website, all books are full colour hardbacks (£20, perfect gifts!)

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Planning a Finnish fishing trip with Hans van Klinken... (June, Flyfishing Gazette)

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Planning a Finnish fishing trip with Hans van Klinken... (June, Flyfishing Gazette)

Planning a Finnish fishing trip with Hans van Klinken... (June, Flyfishing Gazette) 

The reason why we chose to travel first to the Kuhmo area is easy to explain. It is a wonderful and peaceful place, especially when you like fly fishing, nature and wildlife. The excellent wildlife spotting opportunities in eastern Kainuu are absolutely unique in Europe. The vast forest landscape offers an ideal shelter for the numerous wild animals that still are abundant in this unspoilt Nordic paradise.

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Embark on a journey into the world of flyfishing with "The Klinkhamer Special: A Flyfisher's Odyssey."

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Embark on a journey into the world of flyfishing with "The Klinkhamer Special: A Flyfisher's Odyssey."
Embark on a journey into the world of flyfishing with "The Klinkhamer Special: A Flyfisher's Odyssey." Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this iconic fly, author Hans van Klinken unveils the secrets behind its remarkable success. In this comprehensive guide, flyfishers of all levels will discover the thinking, testing, and variations that have made the Klinkhamer Special a favorite on rivers worldwide. With 675 stunning color photos and full instructions for tying Hans' essential flies, this hardback edition promises an engaging and revealing exploration of flytying and fishing, spanning 352 captivating pages.

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An Evening with - Hans van Klinken

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An Evening with - Hans van Klinken

By Will Kemp

Following the long-awaited release of 'The Klink', Hans van Klinken is coming to England next month. We are hosting an evening in Shropshire that will take you through the journey of his career, and the thorough testing and adaptations that led to his ground-breaking 'Klinkhåmer Special' and its remarkable success. Take the opportunity to meet the internationally acclaimed fly tyer and acquire a rare signed copy of his fascinating and greatly informative new book.

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A video of The Klink Super Deluxe Edition

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A video of The Klink Super Deluxe Edition

To mark the 40th anniversary of the fly that changed the world of flyfishing, we are creating a Super Deluxe limited edition of Hans van Klinken’s new book, The Klink.

There will only be 40 copies made.

Please email Merlin Unwin Books for the full specification and details of  how to buy one of these highly-collectable books, each containing two boxed Klinkhamer flies tied by the author himself.

Contact: lydia@merlinunwin.co.uk

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