Here is a book for fly tiers, beginners and experts alike, that provides foolproof directions for tying all types of flies. Unlike specialized books on tying that describe particular types or styles of flies, this book covers them all--both freshwater and saltwater. Dry flies for trout, streamers for tarpon, hair bugs for bass--you will find them all here. In this comprehensive classic, Eric Leiser teaches the basic methods for tying standard dries, hair dries, parachute dries, hackleless flies, wets, nymphs, streamers, ...
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Here is a book for fly tiers, beginners and experts alike, that provides foolproof directions for tying all types of flies. Unlike specialized books on tying that describe particular types or styles of flies, this book covers them all--both freshwater and saltwater. Dry flies for trout, streamers for tarpon, hair bugs for bass--you will find them all here. In this comprehensive classic, Eric Leiser teaches the basic methods for tying standard dries, hair dries, parachute dries, hackleless flies, wets, nymphs, streamers, Jassids and other terrestrials, bucktails and Muddlers, Spuddlers and Matukas, and many more. Included are basic instructions for tying the various types and styles of flies as well as patterns for the most important flies in each category. Step-by-step illustrations by master tier Dave Whitlock and photographs by Gus Nevros give visual reinforcement to Leiser's immensely helpful discussion of tools, materials, and their characteristic behaviors during the process of tying. Whether you're a seasoned tier looking for specific advice on how to master the complexities of tying with deer hair, or you're brand-new to the craft and just want the fundamentals, this book is a complete education. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!
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NY, Knopf, 1978, stated 2nd printing, illustrated, cream cloth spine with blue boards, very good, moderate rubs/bumps to cover extremities, VERY slight sunning at cover edges, good attractive slightly edge-nicked dust jacket, 8-1/4"x9-3/8", 241pp.
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A Must Have for Beginner or Experienced Fly Tyers!
First published in 1977, Eric Leiser's "Complete Book of Fly Tying" is a classic. It was the book that got me started tying flies successfully and has been the foundation for a lifelong hobby. The book features clearcut instructions on how to tie the major classes of flies for trout, salmon, bass and panfish. Dave Whitlock's illustrations alone are worth the price of the book, often illustrating a particular tying operation far better than any photograph could. The book covers the basics of fly tying clearly and concisely and then builds on that information to allow for tying more complex patterns. Pattern descriptions are provided for a large portion of the classic flies favored by fly fishermen. I have been tying flies for over 35 years and still refer to the book when tying. I probably have a dozen or more books on fly tying and this book remains my favorite. A can't miss selection!
stewart r
Jul 21, 2011
This is a very informative book for beginners and others who are self taught fly tyers who don't know the finer points of the art of fly tying. It is easy to understand and teaches all the basics of fly tying. The only improvement that I could see was if the illustrations were in color.
OldDog
Jun 28, 2007
A Must for Beginning Fly Tiers
A classic by any standard. Written by Eric Leiser and illustrated by Dave Whitlock, this is a no-nonsense book that will give almost anyone a solid foundation in tying all the major classes of trout and salmon flies. Whitlock's illustrations are better than close up photography in demonstrating the intricacies of fly tieing. Instructions are clear and the order of presentation is logical.
