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Dyna-King has many loyal tyers: Tiers that are anxious to learn, intermediate and very advanced, i.e. experts that are very knowledgeable in the art of fly tying. We are extremely proud and happy that the latter have chosen to represent Dyna-King vises.

Choosing Dyna-King as there favorite vise, these tyers are either pro tyers, guides, fly shop owners, authors and teachers with many years under their belts and are available if you have any questions regarding the functions of Dyna-King vises. I am honored to introduce to you Charlie, Chris, Drew, Joe and Kevin…..

Chris Johnson is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas. He has guided the Texas Hill Country since 2006, and has fly fished the heart of the state for over 20 years. Chris has been a licensed guide in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska.

Drew Chicone is an author, award-winning outdoor writer and fly designer, photographer, lecturer, and materials expert, whose passion for teaching the art of fly tying has inspired numerous how-to articles, books, and detailed instructional guides.

Joe Mahler is best-known as a fly fishing author/illustrator living in Fort Myers, Florida. His work appears in Fly Fisherman Magazine, Outdoor life and other publications. Joe is also the author and illustrator of “Essential Knots & Rigs for Trout” and “Essential Knots & Rigs for Salt Water” (Stackpole Books).

He’s tied flies pretty much every day for the forty years since then and has figured out a few things pertaining to fur, feathers, and fish along the way. At this point, it’s becoming well known that he’s opinionated, outspoken and sometimes brash when it comes to flies and techniques but his passion lies in sharing the skills.

Kevin Burdette is the owner, fly tying instructor, and chief fly tyer of Forgotten Coast Fly Company located in historic downtown Apalachicola, Florida. He began tying flies 5 years ago for some of the most demanding Tarpon guides on Florida’s Panhandle.