Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #996081 in Books
• Published on: 1992-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

From the Back Cover
Flies for Saltwater is far and away the most detailed guide to the flies currently being used for North American saltwater fly fishing. Experienced fly fishermen and guides from all parts of the United States have contributed to this large, contemporary reference. Never before has such an extensive selection been available to the saltwater fly fisherman. Large, bright photographs depict each fly individually, and they are accompanied by a complete and accurate description of the fly's components, making this an indispensable guide for fly tiers interested in constructing their own flies. Additional history and comments about the origins and use of each fly serve as a selection guide for the curious fly fisherman. Included are flies covering everything from baitfish imitations used for casting to bluefish or striped bass along the Atlantic seaboard, to realistic shrimp and crab imitations designed for fishing clear tropical waters for bonefish or permit. The growing interest in big gamefish, too, is satisfied by a good selection of offshore flies for tuna, dorado and sailfish. All the flies are tied by expert fly tiers from throughout the nation - from Maine to California, from Florida to Alaska. Anyone interested in saltwater fishing will find Flies for Saltwater an informative and interesting addition to their library. (8 1/2 X 11, 96 pages, color photos, illustrations)

Customer Reviews

Calls for an expanded edition.
Of all the 18 or so books in my fly-tying library I use this the most. Perhaps this is because, like many fly fishermen, I am just getting into salt water fishing. And as a relatively new area there are many patterns and approaches being evolved every week. This volume is the best so far, surpassing the Kreh book, in my estimation, in it's clarity of organization and description as well as the photos. They next edition needs more recent patterns and a short chapter on new materials and methods. Incidentally, one of the bonefish patterns on page 22 has become my old reliable for freshwater black bass, taking many up to 5 and a half pounds. Look down in the corner.

Flys and more flys, a good idea book, reciepts are just OK.
This is a good book on flys that other guys tye. Flys that work and some fly that just look good. The reciepts for the individual flys are complete to a point, they could be better. Fly tyers can change things but a least the idea is there and the credit is given to the right person. The pictures are great and the selection is never ending. Get a copy today.

Since "The Movie" Flytying has been a hot topic -----
First, I have never written a book only read them. I tie my own flys for salt and fresh water. I do read a lot of books about flytying and found the material in this text wanting for the following reasons. "In My Opinion" there was---- 1. Not enough Detail on several patterns. 2. For some patterns materials were shown on the fly but not described in the recipe ---- did they mysteriously become attached to the fly? 3. The text also is available in a CD Rom that is worth the money. 4. I should have bought the "soft cover" version then I would not be out as much money and it would have balanced better on my flytying bench. 5. All-in-all I felt that the minimum elements were covered in a minimal way the result is a minimal product.