American Fly Tying Manual: Dressings and Methods for Tying Nearly 300 of America's Most Popular Patterns

Dave Hughes, well known angler and author of several fly- fishing books, presents the basics of tying artificial flies in this excellent, easy-to-understand introduction to a time-honored art form. Hughes covers the basics of equipment, materials, and tying techniques for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, and includes color plates and "anatomy" for a variety of the most popular patterns.