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A.K. Best, a master illusionist of fly fishing who used bits of feathers, fur, hair and thread to create lifelike beetles, mayflies and other aquatic insects, tying them to hooks and enticing trout to the surface of streams and rivers for deceptively tempting meals, died on Aug. 20 in Boulder, Colo.
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A.K. Best died on Aug 20 in Boulder Colo
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- Jeré Longman
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- September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM (1 week ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/sports/ak-best-dead.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250829&instance_id=161501&nl=the-morning®i_id=122976029&segment_id=204866&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337
Renowned fly-tying artist AK Best passed away at 92. His meticulously crafted lures were praised for their realism and impact on modern fly fishing. Best's legacy includes books, articles, and instructional videos.
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