A.K. Best's Advanced Fly Tying: The Proven Methods and Techniques of a Master Professional Fly Tyer - Hardcover

Best, A. K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1592289568 ISBN 13: 9781592289561

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2006

Synopsis

Fly tying is not just the foundation of a major sport, it is also considered by many an art form - and A. K. Best is thought of as the greatest artist of all. "A. K. Best's Advanced Fly Tying" offers a truly comprehensive interpretation of the advanced techniques for tying trout flies. It discusses in detail the tools, materials, and methods of advanced tying, as well as looking at why some flies work better in some situations than others. With its hundreds of hints, tips and detailed illustrations, this is a must-have volume for any fly fisherman who wants to practice and learn the very best techniques.

About this title

Product Description:

Rare book

Review:

"A. K.'s tying instructions come from long experience as a professional fly tyer (a job where time really is money) but that's not all of it. Plenty of people are very good at something, but few are so acutely aware of what they're doing, how they do it and why, and almost none are able to explain it clearly. A. K. is among the best fly tyers I've ever seen, and his is the best instructor."--John Gierach, from the Introduction "A. K. is one of the truly great fly tyers of our age. Because of his vast experience with trout, he has altered the way some favorite patterns are tied. Tie the flies the way he teaches in the book and use his advice for fishing them and you'll take more fish. That's a promise!"--Lefty Kreh "Few tyers are as outspoken and iconoclastic as A. K. Best. And few are right as often."--Ted Leeson

About this edition

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1592289568
• ISBN 13: 9781592289561
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 234