The Art of the Fishing Fly

The ultimate book for fly fishing enthusiasts, featuring stunning photography of flies and the fishermen who use them.

Features a foreword by President Jimmy Carter!
 
For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. The Art of the Fishing Fly includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key flies by three top fly tyers; and essays by noted experts. The book’s core includes 75 profiles of flies—the soul of the sport—with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly and fascinating stories behind the flies, inspirational photographs of fly fishers in action, and profiles of the top 19 fly fishing locations around the world.
 

• History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies
• Feather Craft: The Amazing Birds and Feathers Used in Classic Salmon Flies
• Flywater: Fly-Fishing Rivers of the West
• Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
• The Bug Book: A Fly Fisher's Guide to Trout Stream Insects
• The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing (Little Red Books)
• The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Revised
• The Total Fly Fishing Manual: 307 Essential Skills and Tips
• Pro-Knot Fly Fishing Knots
• This Book Will Put You to Sleep