flytier

noun

fly·ti·er | \ˈflī-ˌtī(-ə)r

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Definition of flytier

: a person who makes flies for fishing

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Zealous flytiers and obsessed hobbyists go to incredible lengths—searching online fly-tying forums, scouring eBay, paying exorbitant amounts—to obtain the iridescent and brightly colored feathers of exotic birds. — Jessie Williamson, Outside Online, "An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'," 25 Apr. 2018

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