Flies, Ties and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Tying 50 Irresistible Flies »

Charles Jardine is an internationally recognized fly fisherman who was recently honored by the U.S. Federation of Fly Fishers with its prestigious Ambassador Award. He is the author of several other books on fly tying and sport fishing.

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TYING AND FISHING WITH 50 IRRESISTIBLE FLIES

Flies, Ties, & Techniques is the first and only fly-tying guide to demonstrate how to tie each fly while also showing exactly how each fly behaves in the water.

Concentrating on the most popular sport of trout and other game fishing, the author has chosen 50 elite flies for their classic effectiveness and innovative qualities. Each fly pattern is presented complete with difficulty rating, background information, suggested variations, and detailed step-by-step instructions for tying, followed by tactics and tips for fishing with the fly and catching your prey.