artificial flies

Fly fishing is a uniquely challenging and rewarding pursuit. The practice dates back many centuries and has inspired artists, writers, and anglers alike! Though fly fishing techniques are perfected with patience and training, the sport can be enjoyed by anglers of all skill levels. In this helpful guide, readers will discover how to read water, find fish, and gracefully cast a line. They'll learn how flies are handcrafted and which work best for different conditions. With information about equipment, tips for developing and honing skills, and above all how to fish safely, this book is a must-have for aspiring anglers.

"[The author presents] over three hundred of the best flies for the ease of fly fishers, each fly featured comes with a complete recipe, step-by-step tying instructions, and specialized fishing tactics"--Adapted from publisher description.

Examines a true crime committed by an obsessed Salmon fly-tier that involved the heist of rare bird specimens from the British Museum of Natural History in 2009. The author explores questions such as; why a person would steal dead birds, what became of the missing specimens, and had the perpetrator been brought to justice.

A comprehensive guide to fly lures for fishing that discusses the history of fly tying and provides an overview of basic materials and techniques, along with an illustrated overview of various fly patterns. Includes a CD-ROM with narrated demonstrations from the author.