The Basic Manual of Fly-Tying Fundamentals of Imitation

by Fling, Paul N.; Puterbaugh, Donald L.; Merwin, John; Lyons, Nick

• ISBN13: 9781402738692
• ISBN10: 1402738692
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Although The Basic Manual of Fly-Tying has been a best-selling introduction to the art of fly-tying since 1977, its premise is no less revolutionary today. The authors' innovative approach, based on the experience of teaching, is grounded in a thorough understanding of what trout feed on, while the 32 patterns-including two created especially for this edition-will enable you to make flies that duplicate the insects at all stages of their lives. This classic handbook, newly updated to reflect modern advances in tools, techniques, and materials, will get beginner and veteran flyfishers alike off and tying in no time. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the Third Edition	p. v
Foreword to the Revised Edition	p. vi
Preface to the Third Edition	p. vii
The Basics
The Work Area and the Tools	p. 1
The Work Area	p. 1
The Basic Tools	p. 3
Other Tools	p. 9
The Materials	p. 12
Hooks	p. 13
Thread	p. 16
Tailing Materials	p. 17
Body Materials	p. 19
Winging Materials	p. 20
Hackle Feathers	p. 22
The Insects That We Imitate and Their Life Cycles	p. 27
Overview	p. 27
Emergers	p. 35
Adults	p. 37
Other Flies: Streamers, Terrestrials, and Attractors	p. 40
Streamers	p. 40
Terrestrials	p. 41
Attractors	p. 41
Specific Problems and Their Solutions	p. 44
Problems with Tools	p. 44
Problems with Parts of the Fly	p. 46
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