Bass Bug Basics: Simple Techniques for Tying Deer-Hair Flies (Fly-Tying) [Paperback]

John M. Likakis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fly-Tying | Publication Date: January 2004

With some simple tips and an hour or two of practice, anyone can make deer-hair bass bugs. Many fly-tiers consider deer hair one of the most difficult materials with which to work. But, it just isn't that hard. Bass Bug Basics shows you how to tie deer-hair bugs without superhuman skills, expensive tools, or exotic materials.

What you need is a little time and dedication—and a copy of Bass Bug Basics. Through clear and easy-to-follow instructions and comprehensive step-by-step photographs, the reader can easily progress from the Powder Puff (the most basic of bass bugs) all the way to such advanced patterns as the Floundering Pinfish. 175 black & white photographs.

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About the Author

John M. Likakis is a longtime bass bug tier. He is the former editor of Warmwater Fly Fishing and American Angler magazines, and has contributed hundreds of articles to fishing magazines ranging from American Angler to Florida Sportsman. He lives in Bennington, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Pr (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881506133
• ISBN-13: 978-0881506136
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great How-To for Deer Hair Bass Flies, January 18, 2010

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Lady Drue (Lake Whitney, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bass Bug Basics: Simple Techniques for Tying Deer-Hair Flies (Fly-Tying) (Paperback)

I am new to fly tying. I fell in love with fly fishing when a friend began teaching us the technique for a fishing trip to Colorado. I live in Texas where trout are very scarce, but bass flourish here and love flies. I am an old crafter and I wanted a specific hands-on book to teach me fly tying for bass. I got this book as a gift from my Amazon wish list. I immediately read this informative book from cover to cover. Bass Bug Basics is highly readable plus it has easy to follow step-by-step directions with pictures that clearly illustrate each technique (highly important to those of us trying to learn this new craft). It is a beautiful book that would make for an interesting table topper, but mine stays busy at the workbench. I found it accessible to the new tier (me), but think the specific deer hair tying instructions would be valuable to an advanced tier who wanted to expand their techniques. Good fishing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE Book., July 16, 2010

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Bill P. "Fly Fishin' Fool" (Nebraska, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bass Bug Basics: Simple Techniques for Tying Deer-Hair Flies (Fly-Tying) (Paperback)

Before I bought this book, I was scared to tie with deer hair.

After I read it, I was showing off bugs at the next fly club meeting.

A couple months after that, I was asked to be a FEATURED tyer at the club. (I tied a stacked hair frog in 4 colors including stripes and a white belly)

Mr Likakis walks you through every technique. Just follow along and be prepared to make a mess.

He makes things much simpler than other tyers (like Chris Helm).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great price, great book!, August 7, 2009

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Bruce K. Parr (Santa Rosa, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bass Bug Basics: Simple Techniques for Tying Deer-Hair Flies (Fly-Tying) (Paperback)

As the title says, great book,great price! Fast delivery, 8-10 days and in brand new shape. Couldn't be happier!!