Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: Over 1600 of the Best Fly Patterns (Federation of Fly Fishers) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571882081 ISBN 13: 9781571882080

Publisher: Frank Amato Publications, 2000

Synopsis

Simply stated, this book is a Federation of Fly Fishers' conclave taken to the next level, a level that allows the reader to enjoy the learning and sharing in the comfort of their own home. The flies, ideas, and techniques shared herein are from the "best of the best" demonstration fly tiers North America has to offer. The tiers are the famous as well as the unknown with one simple characteristic in common; they freely share their knowledge. Many of the unpublished patterns in this book contain materials, tips, tricks, or gems of information never before seen.

As you leaf through these pages, you will get from them just what you would if you spent time in the fly tying area at any FFF function. At such a show, if you dedicate time to observing the individual tiers, you can learn the information, tips, or tricks they are demonstrating. All of this knowledge can be found in Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia so get comfortable and get ready to improve upon your fly tying technique with the help of some of North America's best fly tiers.

About this title

About the Author

Beatty and her husband have combined more than 50 years experience in fly fishing and fly tying. They make their living writing, guiding, tying flies, and operating their business, BT's Fly Fishing Products.

Jim Schollmeyer is a professional fly-fishing photographer whose images have appeared in numerous books and magazines. His books include Hatch Guide for Western Streams (978-1-87188-109-0), Hatch Guide for Lakes (978-15718-324-7), and Hatch Guide for the Lower Deschutes River (978-1-878175-71-7). He lives in Salem, Oregon.

Dave Whitlock's art and writing appear regularly in many fly-fishing and sport publications such as Fly Fisherman Magazine, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, Trout Magazine, In-Fisherman and Field & Stream. He's written four books: Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing Handbook, .L. Bean Bass Fly Fishing Handbook and Imitating and Fishing Natural Fish Foods for Lefty's Little Library. He continues to teach fishing and fly-tying programs around the country. He lives in Welling, Oklahoma.

Edition details

• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571882081
• ISBN 13: 9781571882080
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232
• Editor: Beatty Al, Beatty Gretchen