The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-By-Step Photographs
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0764155504
ISBN13:9780764155505
Release Date:March 2003
Publisher:B.E.S.
Length:256 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.7" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I love these Barron's fly tying books. The size of the book is perfect; the color photos are large, sharp and bright; and the step by step instructions are very clear. The lay flat binding format is genius. I cannot recommend this book enough, I only wish that there were more in the series.
I SIMPLY COULD NOT DO WITHOUT THIS ONE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Of the many, many books on this particular subject, this is the one and only I simply could not do with out. The illustrations are quite remarkable as is the easy to follow text. Step by step the author takes you through the process of building these 100 wonderful flies. For the beginner or the expert, you really cannot go wrong with this one. Highly recommend.
Best Fly Tying Book PERIOD!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I am an avid fly fishermen and fly tyer. I have purchased over 40 books on fly tying over the years and this book "The Fly Tying Bible" by Peter Gathercole, is simply the best. Reasons for this statement: 1. Easy to read and follow and in color 2. The book is in a spiral binder format for easy reading on your tying table or desk 3. step by step pattern sequence for each pattern with pictures to compliment 4. Icons of types of fish (ex. rainbow, brown trout, grayling, etc.) by each pattern so the tyer knows which pattern attracts each individual fish species 5. the patterns are categorized per each fly pattern category (ex. dry flies, nymphs, streamers, etc.) I have given this book to over a dozen friend and family tyers and they all love this book. I highly recommend this book for all levels of tyers. Anthony K.
Well designed and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I was very impressed with both the design and content of this fly tying book. Each photo of the finished flies are very clear, with the materials clearly illustrated. The step-by-step instructions are also clearly laid out and simple to understand. I like the fact that the book is spiral bound, so it lies flat for easy reference while tying. I wouldn't recommend this as the first book for a beginner, because the chapter on basic techniques is a bit sparse, but it is a great book for someone with a little experience.
The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in St
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Very well-illustrated book on the art of fly-tying. The color photos of the steps in tying many popular flies are wonderful. I like the way the book is organized into the major fly categories: dry flies, nymphs (and bugs), wet flies, streamers, and hair-wing flies. I especially like the section on hair-wings since I'm currently tying Atlantic salmon flies. Details in tying the Blue Charm, Stoat's Tail, Silver Rat, Munro Killer and Ally's Shrimp Atlantic salmon flies are all covered in the color photos. The "Bible" is almost as detailed as Randall Kaufmann's "Tying Dry Flies". The Bible is well worth its modest price.
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