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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1986). 1986 1st edition. Large 8vo (157 x 240mm). Ppxvi,226. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt. Minor faults, inscription / slight use / tape marks else good-plus in used dust-wrapper. "This new dictionary of trout and grayling flies is, quite simply, the most comprehensive and up to date reference work on the subject. Over 900 popular fly patterns from Britain and Ireland are featured: the majority are traditional and widely used but some are regional specialities whose reputation has spread beyond the place of origin. From Blue-Winged Olive to Foam-Headed Muddler, the selection includes dry and wet flies and will appeal to purist and modernist alike." "The author has made a point of consulting the creators of many of the patterns for their own views and comments. Of the 433 fly patterns illustrated in colour, over 200 have actually been tied by their inventors." . Seller Inventory # 12665
Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1986 ). 1986 1st edition. Large 8vo (157 x 240mm). Ppxvi,226. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "This new dictionary of trout and grayling flies is, quite simply, the most comprehensive and up to date reference work on the subject. Over 900 popular fly patterns from Britain and Ireland are featured: the majority are traditional and widely used but some are regional specialities whose reputation has spread beyond the place of origin. From Blue-Winged Olive to Foam-Headed Muddler, the selection includes dry and wet flies and will appeal to purist and modernist alike." "The author has made a point of consulting the creators of many of the patterns for their own views and comments. Of the 433 fly patterns illustrated in colour, over 200 have actually been tied by their inventors." . Seller Inventory # 12645