Production Fly Tying: A Collection of Ideas, Notions, Hints, & Variations on the Techniques of Fly Tying [Paperback]

A. K. Best (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1991

250 black & white photographs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Here finally are the directions that fit in between the tying steps listed in most manuals...this is the complete in-depth truth behind "Step 5--tie in the wings. -- John Gierach

Here is a bible of invaluable secrets and ideas, for those who tie three flies at a sitting or three dozen. -- Field & Stream, May 1990

I recommend this book to beginners and especially to those who have been tying for years. -- Lefty Kreh

What Production Fly Tying is all about is sharing Best's experience and techniques with other tyers. Production Fly Tying is noticeably different from the basic fly tying volumes that start off with this is a vice, it's used to Instead, Best discusses the attributes of several vices and what the importance of each is. If he feels strongly about a particular brand or model he'll let you know. There is something in Production Fly Tying for every tyer. -- Fly Fishing News, December/January 1990-91

straightforward, common sense tips on tying flies that catch fish. -- Colorado Trout Unlimited

From the Publisher

Winner of the United Fly Tyers' Book of the Year award in 1989.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Pub Co (December 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871087928
• ISBN-13: 978-0871087928
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best SECOND book out there!, June 3, 2000

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Robert A. Terrell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Production Fly Tying: A Collection of Ideas, Notions, Hints, & Variations on the Techniques of Fly Tying (Paperback)

"Production Fly Tying" is the second book you should have in your library (the first being a good beginners book with a few patterns). "Production Fly Tying" doesn't have many complete patterns in it, and the few that are in the book have to be pieced together from section to section, but it has some of the best tips a tyer could hope for. A.K. Best gives the reader tips he has learned from his years of professional tying. Each tip is extremely helpful. Best seems to focus on tips that make it easier and faster for the tyier to increase production while not skimping on the quality of the fly. Best always has plenty of tips on how to improve the action and use of your flies. This is simply a great book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets., March 15, 1999

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This review is from: Production Fly Tying: A Collection of Ideas, Notions, Hints, & Variations on the Techniques of Fly Tying (Paperback)

I had been tying for a few months when I came upon this book. Until that time I had trouble finding sound instruction. The instruction I did receive was usually at club meetings or from the occasional video. This book made it very clear how flies where to be constructed. This advice on tools is very helpful. And the insight on material selection was also extremly helpful. This is one of the best books on fly tying period. Also he has a selection of videos out that are the best I have seen.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best book on the technique of tying?, May 10, 2000

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Michael J Edelman (Huntington Woods, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Production Fly Tying: A Collection of Ideas, Notions, Hints, & Variations on the Techniques of Fly Tying (Paperback)

As noted, the title is very misleading; maybe it should have been called "how to tie the most useful flies in your box in the most efficent way".

Like most tyers, I have dozens of books; there's Marinaro, Kauffman, Proper, and on and on, but this one book probably taught me more about how to actually tie than any other book. Best is a production tyer, but the same techniques he uses to tie a hundred dozen of some pattern are just as useful for the fisherman who needs a dozen assorted flies for a weekend trip.

The descriptions are marvelously clear and the photos reveal every detail. This book and a good vise are probably the first two things a beginner should buy.