Fly Tying for Beginners: How to Tie 50 Failsafe Flies

Fly Tying for Beginners: How to Tie 50 Failsafe FliesAny angler who takes up the art of fly tying will discover an added dimension to the wonderful sport of fly fishing. This profusely illustrated instruction book shows beginners how to craft 50 professional looking flies for trout and salmon fishing. Each fly tying project consists of step by step instructions accompanied by close up photos of the work in progress and a large photo of the finished fly. Beginners will learn how to make dry flies, wet

Any angler who takes up the art of fly tying will discover an added dimension to the wonderful sport of fly fishing. This profusely illustrated instruction book shows beginners how to craft 50 professional-looking flies for trout and salmon fishing. Each fly-tying project consists of step-by-step instructions accompanied by close-up photos of the work in progress and a large photo of the finished fly. Beginners will learn how to make dry flies, wet flies, bugs, nymphs, hairwings, and streamers. They'll also get advice on which flies are best for catching which variety of fish. Author Peter Gathercole is the ideal fly-tying instructor, offering a thorough grounding in the core techniques required for fly tying, while assuming no previous knowledge on the reader's part. As he instructs, he also demonstrates that with good guidance and a little practice, every angler can tie a fly that is good enough to fool a fish. More than 500 color photos.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Published: 10/07/2005
ISBN: 9780764158452
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.60w x 1.00d