The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs

Product Description Avid sport fishermen will treasure this book—which is nearly as beautiful as the objects it describes. Fly-tying is a highly prized fisherman’s craft, but it’s also an art form, wonderfully captured in this volume’s hundreds of color photos. Each of 100 fly patterns is presented in a two-page spread: an enlarged photo and textual description on the left-hand page, complemented with a set of step-by-step, clearly captioned photos on the facing page. In addition, fishing enthusiasts will find sections on fly-tying tools and materials plus general instructions for getting started. The author, a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies—all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Examples vary in complexity, with patterns to fit every skill level from novice to expert fly-tier. Here are dry flies, nymphs and bugs, wet flies, streamers, and hairwings—a virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The book’s hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos. From the Back Cover [back cover] 100 top patterns with clearly illustrated step-by-step sequences showing every stage of the fly?s construction Covers all traditional trout and salmon flies as well as the most up-to-date patterns Focuses on proven fish-catchers used successfully all over the world Flies vary in complexity, providing patterns suitable for every skill level, from novice to experienced tyer Peter Gathercole is widely regarded as one of Britain?s leading fly-tyers and game-fishing writer/photographers. His articles and photographs have appeared in several top fishing magazines. The Fly-tying Bible is his fourth book on fly-fishing. About the Author Peter Gathercole is one of Britain’s leading fly-dressers and game-fishing writers and photographers. His articles and photos have appeared in many magazines, and his books include The Sotheby’s Guide to Fly-Fishing for Trout.