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Fly tying for beginners : how to tie 50 failsafe flies / Peter Gathercole.

Title:

Fly tying for beginners :

Author:

Gathercole, Peter.

Format:

Books

Physical Description:

256 pages (spiral binding) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Edition:

First edition for North America.

ISBN:

9780764158452

Production / Publication Information:

Happauge, N.Y. : Barron's, c2006.

General Note:

Includes index.

"A Quarto book."

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Fly fishing

Fly tying

Flies, Artificial

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Summary

Anglers hoping to learn the art of fly tying, look no further! Fly Tying for Beginners shows you how to craft professional-looking flies for fly fishing, no matter your experience.

Fly Tying for Beginners simplifies the process of fly tying, breaking it down into easily digestible sections. The book offers clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful tips, making it easier for beginners to get started and for intermediate fly tiers to refine their skills.

This guide covers a wide range of essential topics, including understanding materials, tying techniques, and creating a variety of popular fly patterns. It provides a solid foundation in fly tying basics while also offering insights into more advanced techniques.

Whether you're a novice looking to dive into fly tying or an experienced angler wanting to elevate your fly-tying skills, Fly Tying for Beginners is an essential addition to your angling library.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Guide: Provides a comprehensive introduction to fly tying, covering everything from basic techniques to advanced skills. Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Features clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that make fly tying accessible to beginners. Variety of Fly Patterns: Includes a variety of popular fly patterns for readers to create and experiment with. Helpful Tips: Offers helpful tips and insights to enhance your fly-tying skills.

Introduction	p. 6
Tools	p. 8
Materials	p. 10
Core Techniques	p. 14
Securing the Thread	p. 14
Lacquering the Head	p. 15
Whip Finish	p. 16
Parachute Hackle	p. 18
Spinner Wing	p. 20
Ribbing Set	p. 22
Feather Fiber Body	p. 24
Hairwing	p. 26
Dubbing (Simple)	p. 28
Dubbing Loop	p. 30
Hackletip Wing	p. 32
Weighted Underbody	p. 34
Collar Hackle	p. 36
Spinning Deer Hair	p. 38
Paired Wing-Soft Loop	p. 40
Tinsel Body	p. 42
Floss Body	p. 44
Fly Directory Fly Selector	p. 47
Hare's Ear Spider	p. 50
Diawl Bach	p. 54
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph	p. 58
Claret Emerger	p. 62
QE Damselfly Nymph	p. 66
Cruncher	p. 70
X-Beetle	p. 74
Crystal Prince	p. 78
Wire Nymph	p. 82
Shuttlecock	p. 86
Pink Shrimp	p. 90
Hydropsyche	p. 94
CDC Sparkle Dun	p. 98
Flexi Buzzer	p. 102
Hatching Midge	p. 106
Sparklewinged Spinner	p. 110
Soldier Palmer	p. 114
Pale Morning Dun	p. 118
Blue-winged Olive	p. 122
CDC Greendrake	p. 126
Mayfly Cripple	p. 130
Orange Hopper	p. 134
Olive Midge Pupa	p. 138
Sparkle Pupa	p. 142
Red Quill	p. 146
GE Nymph	p. 150
Baetis Nymph	p. 154
Golden Olive Bumble	p. 158
March Brown	p. 162
Silver Invicta	p. 166
Fiery Brown	p. 170
Hot Butt Caddis	p. 174
High-sight Parachute Adams	p. 178
Royal Wulff	p. 182
X-Stimulator	p. 186
Peeping Caddis	p. 190
Crystal Cat	p. 194
Viva Booby	p. 198
Ultra Clouser	p. 202
Tequila Flash	p. 206
Matuka	p. 210
Conehead Bugger	p. 214
Minkie	p. 218
Egg-sucking Leech	p. 222
Black Stonefly Nymph	p. 226
Blue Charm	p. 230
Rabbit Sculpin	p. 234
Polar Fry	p. 238
Deer Hair Fry	p. 242
Dave's Hopper	p. 246
Suppliers	p. 250
Glossary	p. 252
Index	p. 254
Credits	p. 256

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