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

English

ISBN: 0764155504

EAN: 9780764155505

Category: Sports & Recreation / Fishing

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, Incorporated

Release Date: 03/05/2003

Synopsis: Avid sport fishermen will treasure this bookwhich is nearly as beautiful as the objects it describes. Fly-tying is a highly prized fishermans craft, but its also an art form, wonderfully captured in this volumes 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 fliesall 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 hairwingsa virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The books hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos.

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

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 6.75 inches

Length: 8.12 inches

Weight: 24.06 oz

Pages: 256