Mastering the Art of Tying FliesMastering the Art of Tying Flies by Alf Walker. The author, Alf Walker, has already discussed fly fishing in his book Fly Fishing techniques, he now turns to the art of fly tying in all its ramifications, what the fly is, how it has evolved, assembly techniques, materials needed; as well as the psychological aspects of the art when and how to use the various flies and, most important, how to outsmart the fish and thus catch more of them. Hardcover

Limited edition

Preface by David M

Drawings by Donald Downs

North American salmonids are a family of fish revered as some of the most popular and sought-after sport and food fish in the world

Thickly applied paint daubs and lines richly texture canvases that portray pow-wow scenes: a bright red shirt

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fly fishing

This book is a massive compilation of fly patterns

it also delves deeply into the origin and purpose of each fly and

Book published under the aegis of Trout Unlimited

Published by BantamSep 01

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