The layout of this book is exceptional, but may be overlooked as your attention focuses on the crisp clear presentation of the material. 100 patterns are presented, each constrained to two pages. This layout combined with the spiral binder allows any pattern to be tied at the bench without ever turning a page. The patterns are a European and American mix with the following break-down; 30 dry flies, 27 nymphs, 13 wet flies, 15 streamers and 15 hairwings. In addition to these patterns, topics such as forming heads, whip finishing, dubbing, hackle, tools and materials are covered as well. There is even a fish identifier.

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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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #228090 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
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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.

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Customer Reviews

Fly tying made easy
This is a great book which covers alot of different flies. With the ease of the photos any person should be able to tie all the flies and come up with their own variations.

Fly-Tying made easy
Priced reasonably, this is an an excellent addition to fly-tying literature. It is beautifully printed, illustrated, and bound. Because of the spiral binding it lies flat. It is sturdy. The book's descriptions of fish and the flies that attract them are clear and concise.

I gave this book to an avid angler who has a small mountain of fly-tying magazines and books. He told me it was the best book on fly-tying he had ever seen. I'll be using it and giving it as a gift again.

Excellent book for a novice like me!
6 months ago I initiated with fly fishing; here in Mexico is very expensive to buy the flies already done, reason why I began to do them myself.

I bought this book by the good reviews that it has and the truth that was good decision, is very good book still for someone like me begins in fly tying.

Very good book and detailed photos, very simple to follow; very practice and easy to understand. Simply EXCELLENT!.