The Practical Guide to Fishing Flies

Learn the art of fly-tying with this practical visual guide. Divided into two sections, the first, Fly Tying Materials and Techniques, offers advice and step-by-step sequences on how to tie some of the best-known flies, such as Adams Dry Fly, Silver Invicta, Fuzzy Buzzer and Deer Hair Fry. Tips are also offered on how to experiment with your own patterns to create new flies. The second section, The Fly Selector, features 100 flies, each beautifully photographed in its finished form, with detailed and expert information for every fly, listing the materials needed to make each one, how to use the fly, and which species of fish you can expect to attract. Written from the perspective of a fishing expert and life-long enthusiast, this informative book is a valuable reference for fishermen of all abilities