Today we highlight the work of Fabrizio Gajardoni and the release of his new
Limited Addition Book, "The Chatterer"
here on The Classic Salmon Fly.
His introduction to the Classic Salmon Fly was in 1995 and it turned his life as a fly tier upside down. "I've always been interested in tying unusual and difficult flies" Fabrizio says, "and when I saw the fully dressed salmon fly in Judith Dunham's book, The Atlantic Salmon Fly, I was fascinated with the complexity and the splendor of these real works of art". To gather information about the beginnings of these new and fantastic flies, Fabrizio bought some of the old classic writings of William Blacker, George M. Kelson, Francis Francis and John J. Hardy to learn all he could about the Classic Salmon Fly.
Fabrizio gives credits much of his success to his friend and mentor, Claudio D'Angelo who didn't hesitate to share his knowledge and expertise with him. According to Fabrizio, "I enjoy tying the classic flies of the Victorian Age respecting their original dressing exactly. Some of the past tiers I like include the creations of George M. Kelson, for their beauty and for the complexity of the wings". He also thinks John Traherne's flies are absolutely insuperable for their splendor and magnificence. Of today's tiers Fabrizio admires the fully dressed flies of Paul Schmookler, Michael D. Radencich, Charlie Chute and Bob Veverka.
We have added 4 New Flies tied by Fabrizio. To view them click on the picture of the recently tied Maj. John Traherne fly, The Chatterer or click HERE.
To view some pictures of and from his new book, "The Chatterer" Portfolio by Fabrizio Gajardoni", please click HERE.
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It is my desire to show on these web pages some of the flys of yesterday and compare them to the flys of today. I am not trying to make a judgement as to which flies are better I am only trying to show the infinite possibilities of tying the classics today. I hope this would be pleasing to both past and present Classic Salmon Fly tiers.
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