Synopses & Reviews
Newcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than
The Fly Tiers Manual for all their needs. Written by the incredibly talented Mike Dawes, who has been tying flies and fishing in Hampshire for decades and runs International Flies, largely considered one of the best manufacturers of commercially tied flies in the world, this book is a must-have for flyfishers of all skill levels, including the novice with an interest in the deeper parts of the fishing world.
Mike Dawess book contains three hundred line drawings and two hundred color photographs and covers nearly four hundred different varieties of fly patterns that include nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures, and streamers. The Fly Tiers Manual also covers the basics of what materials youll need, what equipment to buy, and even the basics of how to fish with each of the ties that youll tie. This is a perfect textbook for new students, a great guide to an activity for fathers and sons to do together, and everything that an amateur needs to become a professional. Pair it with The Fly Tiers Companion for the ultimate, expansive education in the proud tradition of fly fishing.
About the Author
is the owner of International Fly of Herefordshire, England, one of the largest distributors of flies in Britain, and is an authority on fly-tying. He currently lives in Herefordshire, England.