The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs [Hardcover-spiral]

Peter Gathercole (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003

Avid sport fishermen will treasure this book—which is nearly as beautiful as the objects it describes. Fly-tying is a highly prized fisherman’s craft, but it’s also an art form, wonderfully captured in this volume’s hundreds of color photos. Each of 100 fly patterns is presented in a two-page spread: an enlarged photo and textual description on the left-hand page, complemented with a set of step-by-step, clearly captioned photos on the facing page. In addition, fishing enthusiasts will find sections on fly-tying tools and materials plus general instructions for getting started. The author, a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies—all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Examples vary in complexity, with patterns to fit every skill level from novice to expert fly-tier. Here are dry flies, nymphs and bugs, wet flies, streamers, and hairwings—a virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The book’s hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

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100 top patterns with clearly illustrated step-by-step sequences showing every stage of the fly?s construction

Covers all traditional trout and salmon flies as well as the most up-to-date patterns

Focuses on proven fish-catchers used successfully all over the world

Flies vary in complexity, providing patterns suitable for every skill level, from novice to experienced tyer

Peter Gathercole is widely regarded as one of Britain?s leading fly-tyers and game-fishing writer/photographers. His articles and photographs have appeared in several top fishing magazines. The Fly-tying Bible is his fourth book on fly-fishing.

About the Author

Peter Gathercole is one of Britain’s leading fly-dressers and game-fishing writers and photographers. His articles and photos have appeared in many magazines, and his books include The Sotheby’s Guide to Fly-Fishing for Trout.

Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764155504
• ISBN-13: 978-0764155505
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Fishing

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fly Tying Book PERIOD!!, October 10, 2004

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Anthony Kosobud (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs (Hardcover-spiral)

I am an avid fly fishermen and fly tyer. I have purchased over 40 books on fly tying over the years and this book "The Fly Tying Bible" by Peter Gathercole, is simply the best.

Reasons for this statement: 1. Easy to read and follow and in color 2. The book is in a spiral binder format for easy reading on your tying table or desk 3. step by step pattern sequence for each pattern with pictures to compliment 4. Icons of types of fish (ex. rainbow, brown trout, grayling, etc.) by each pattern so the tyer knows which pattern attracts each individual fish species 5. the patterns are categorized per each fly pattern category (ex. dry flies, nymphs, streamers, etc.)

I have given this book to over a dozen friend and family tyers and they all love this book. I highly recommend this book for all levels of tyers.

Anthony K.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in St, April 1, 2003

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Bradley B. Ronco (Portland, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs (Hardcover-spiral)

Very well-illustrated book on the art of fly-tying. The color photos of the steps in tying many popular flies are wonderful. I like the way the book is organized into the major fly categories: dry flies, nymphs (and bugs), wet flies, streamers, and hair-wing flies. I especially like the section on hair-wings since I'm currently tying Atlantic salmon flies. Details in tying the Blue Charm, Stoat's Tail, Silver Rat, Munro Killer and Ally's Shrimp Atlantic salmon flies are all covered in the color photos. The "Bible" is almost as detailed as Randall Kaufmann's "Tying Dry Flies". The Bible is well worth its modest price.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well designed and informative, May 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs (Hardcover-spiral)

I was very impressed with both the design and content of this fly tying book. Each photo of the finished flies are very clear, with the materials clearly illustrated. The step-by-step instructions are also clearly laid out and simple to understand. I like the fact that the book is spiral bound, so it lies flat for easy reference while tying. I wouldn't recommend this as the first book for a beginner, because the chapter on basic techniques is a bit sparse, but it is a great book for someone with a little experience.