The Basic Manual Of Fly-Tying: Fundamentals Of Imitation [Paperback]

Paul N. Fling (Author), Donald L. Puterbaugh (Author), Nick Lyons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1992

Packed with insider tips and tricks for every style and tying method. Bonus: Dozens of ties shown in full color. "...down-to-basics approach that emphasizes sound fundamentals. It's a great device for a beginner--like having a friend peer over your shoulder, giving you helpful advice every step of the way. The text and how-to illustrations are clear and perfectly complement each other."--Field & Stream. "Fundamental enough for the true beginner."--Int'l Marine Angler. "The information is aimed at beginners and intermediate practitioners....This is an excellent purchase."--Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This somewhat updated version of the authors' earlier guide of the same title (Sterling, 1979) adds patterns, a new format, and prose revisions. The information is aimed at beginners and intermediate practitioners. If your public library is one of the few that does not have a basic fly tying title published within the last 25 years, then this is an excellent purchase, but there is no need to buy it if you own a first edition that is in good condition. For serious collections, Helen Shaw's Fly Tying (1967) and Poul Jorgensen's Book of Fly Thing: A Guide for All Game Fish (Johnson Bks., 1989) are the definitive titles.
- David Panciera, Westerly P.L., R.I.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“[A] great device for a beginner—like having a friend peer over your shoulder, giving you helpful advice every step of the way.”  —Field & Stream
“Fundamental enough for the true beginner.”  —Int’l Marine Angler

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; Rev Sub edition (December 31, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806986549
• ISBN-13: 978-0806986548
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written entry level book, May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Basic Manual Of Fly-Tying: Fundamentals Of Imitation (Paperback)

I found this book very easy to understand compared to similar technical books. Illustrations and details of tying techniques are excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone considering this sport.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent basics of flytying book for beginners and above., April 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Basic Manual Of Fly-Tying: Fundamentals Of Imitation (Paperback)

After little formal training and some flytying kit manuals , I found Fling and Puterbaugh's manual. It was just what I needed to continue in my hobby. The authors' include thorough chapters on tools,work environments and materials. Nothing is assumed in this book. Although the sections on insect life cycles are just a brief overview, the specific patterns shown include excellent step by step drawings to walk even a 9 year old through with ease. This text has become my new fly tying instructor

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Basic Manual Of Fly-Tying: Fundamentals Of Imitation (Paperback)

This Book is very easy to read and understand. The tips that they point out are time saving. it's great to see that you can sometimes substitute items that you may already have on hand. It would recommend this book to people just starting like I am.