Celebrated salmon-fishing experts from across the globe contribute to this collection that showcases the very best contemporary fly patterns from Canada, Scotland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Russia, and Germany. Featuring many tube flies that demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge designs, this outdoor companion illustrates the most effective modern salmon flies inspired by rivers on both sides of the Atlantic. The guide is conveniently organized according to the four principal methods of fishing for Atlantic salmon--dry fly, riffling hitch, wet fly, and sunk fly--and the instructions for each is accompanied by a color photograph of a flawlessly tied sample. Perfect for fishing trips, this handy reference contains 10 bonus patterns and comes with a durable laminated cover made to resist wear and tear.

Featuring 300 individual, detailed, color photographs of the most popular and productive modern Atlantic salmon fly patterns, wets, drys, etc. Included are complete tying recipes for each fly as well as a history of its origin and fishing technique use. Extremely helpful for the non-tier as a source for selecting the best patterns for specific waters.

The trout fly is both a tool for catching fish and an object of exquisite beauty. Newly reissued in a handsome hardcover edition, The Art of the Trout Fl captures the blending of art and function in these amazing constructions of fur, feather, fiber, and thread. Forty-three international masters of flytying share the secrets of their craft in wise and witty personal essays, each accompanied by a gorgeously rendered photograph of their most distinctive creations, as well as a list of the materials used to bring the flies to life. Also included is an illuminating introduction discussing the contributions of the flytyers to fly design, and exploring why tyers the world over are so fascinated by the craft. A justly celebrated classic, The Art of the Trout Fly is an excellent introduction to flytying for the novice and a valuable source of information and inspiration for the experienced fly-fisher.

Over 300 Atlantic salmon flies in full color.

Working with tinsels, feathers, silks, furs, wool, and threads. Instructions from a master tier on all materials--traditional and modern--and how to use them.

Includes step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions on tying a variety of classic salmon patterns by the best salmon fly tiers in North America.

The first edition of Salmon Flies became an indispensable reference soon after it was published in 1978 and went on to become a classic. This new edition builds on that legacy. With new photographs in full colour, it features more than 180 recipes in nine pattern styles -- from simple strip-wings and fully dressed feather wings to tube flies. Each chapter begins with detailed, step-by-step photographs and captions showing the tying sequence for a featured fly, followed by dozens of recipes for additional patterns in the same style.