Product Description

100 deadly trout and salmon flies in step-by-step photographs, ring-bound for handy table-top reference.

With a double-page spread devoted to each pattern, featuring step-by-step instructions in full colour, and ring bound so that in will lie flat on the bench or table top beside the fly-tying vice, this is the ideal reference book for anglers who wish to tie their own versions of the most successful patterns in current use.

The book starts with an introduction to fly-tying basics, material, equipment and techniques. The flies themselves are divided into five categories, Dry Flies, Nymphs and Bugs, Wet Flies, Streamers, and Hairwings and cover patterns that have a proven record of success in catching rainbow and brown trout, sea trout, salmon and grayling in rivers and lakes throughout the world. On each spread there is a key indicating which species the fly is designed to attract, a brief description of when and how it should be used, a full-colour photograph of the finished fly indicating the materials used for body, rib, hackle, etc, the range of hook sizes for which the pattern is suitable and, on the facing page, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for tying.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13184 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-27
• Binding: Ring-bound
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent buy
I first saw this book at a branch meeting of the Fly Dresser's Guild but only had time for a brief scan. I am certainly glad I took the plunge and bought my own copy. The instructions and photograph sequences are top notch.

fly tyers bible
this has to be one of the best fly tying books about,spiral bound so it lays flat on the table when im tying flies makes it easier to look at and follow the patterns unlike other books which keep flicking back a page or two,the content is extremely useful and the photographs and descriptions are very good and clear to understand.in general i would recommend this book to novices and pros alike to add as an addition to your other books.i can guarantee you will not be disappointed and when you tie your first fly from the book and catch your first trout your grin will be seen for miles around.i do not rate it 5 stars i rate it about 100+,have many hours of great fly tying and tight lines

quality
what a great book for a beginer, it has taught me lots & lots. good step by step pictures and instructions.well worth the money!!