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How Legendary Fly Tier Bob Quigley Changed the Shape of Technical Dry-Fly Fishing

With patterns such as the Quigley Cripple, Hackle Stacker, Flag Dun, and Film Critic, Quigley brought a plethora of designs that we had never seen before.

How Legendary Fly Tier Bob Quigley Changed the Shape of Technical Dry-Fly Fishing

Legendary Fly Tier Bob Quigley was clearly one of the most influential tiers of an entire generation. His trout and steelhead patterns, and his tying style, have been copied and revered for years. Honing his skills on such technical waters as Hat and Hot creeks, as well as the Fall River, Quigley developed a host of invaluable patterns that were a step above and beyond the traditional flies of his day.

Quigley passed away in June 2012, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, leaving a void in the fly-fishing world that may never again be filled. His list of accomplishments is lengthy and varied, but perhaps he will be most remembered for his contributions to fly design and...

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