Interview with Charlie Craven
Tying and Materials Guru
 MidCurrent gear editor Tim Romano interviews Charlie Craven, fly shop owner, guide, author and tying guru.
Charlie is quite simply one of the most accomplished tiers we know. In this lengthy and informative interview he shares his thoughts on tying for newbies, what tying tools he'd take to the grave, and state of tying materials and techniques.
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The Cure for Bloody Fingers
"Whenever I fish for tarpon, bonefish, dorado, pike, stripers, sailfish, marlin (and so on), I come home looking like I stuck my right hand in a Cuisinart."
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Must-Have Gear: Umpqua Fly Line Scale
"Why, why, why, didn’t someone tell me this product existed? It would have saved me untold amounts of money, time, and hours of frustration...."
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NuCast Non-Slip Clamps
"When you think about it, what’s the tool hanging from your vest or pack that gets the most attention? Your nippers? Solid answer. Your hemos are probably right there in the mix also."
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Korkers Ice Jack Boots
"Like other Korkers boots, these feature the Boa lace system. Step into the boot, then crank a knob to tighten the wire laces to a point of snugness."
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Review: Abel Nippers
These Abel nippers are sharp, durable, easy to handle, smartly designed, and all those wonderful things. They also cost happen to cost $50.
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