Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #340790 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
John Gierach is an internationally respected and highly acclaimed fishing writer; people take note of what he has to say."Good Flies" is an intimate glimpse into the mind of the master fly fisherman, and focuses on the trout flies he has found most successful and how he ties them. There are chapters on how he developed as a fly-tyer - from being a hopeless tinkerer who tried every pattern there was to setting on a large handful of favourite patterns that now catch most of his trout.Throughout, the book is punctuated with fishing stories and observations, always full of wit and deft experience, making this and essential reference source - and a great read - for angling enthusiast everywhere.

Customer Reviews

Good Flies - for specific hatches
This is a superb insight into John Gierach's fly box and philosophy behind his fly tying. The way it is written is fantastic but if you are expecting a straight forward pattern book then don't look at this one. This book is flies for hatches that Gierach fishes in the US and some stories to go along with each. If you are looking for a pattern book then look at some of A.K. Best's books as there are several references to AK and his flies in this book.

It is heavily biased towards mayfly hatches (as most of these types of books are) but is well set out and a joy to read. The fly sketches are good and the tips on materials are excellent.