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Trout Flies for the 21st Century: Over 200 Essential Patterns That Catch Fish Anywhere, Anytime (Fly Tyer)

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Dick Talleur's Trout Flies for the 21st Century is the 2008 winner of the United Fly Tyers' Book of the Year Award. Dick's writing style translates his knowledge and skill as a master fly tyer into a book that is well written, interesting to read and, most importantly, easy to understand. The larger than actual size high quality photographs of the flies represented in this book provides the novice or expert with the detail necessary to create their own versions of these trout catching patterns.

This is not a beginners book, it's a pattern book for those who already know most of the basic fly tying moves. Dick does provide some instruction when a difficult manipulation is required but, by and large, you're on your own. That said the photos are some of the best I have ever seen and the patterns, more than ample. The details within patterns are good although I wish authors wouldn't use specific manufacturer hook numbers....i.e. don't tell me it's a Tiemco 2488 but rather that it's a "2X short, curved shank, 3X wide gape, straight eye...." I find myself constantly needing to look up hook comparison tables. Finally, these are very useable patterns that you'll find in most fly shops. On the whole, this book is a good investment.

Excellent writing, high quality photographs, and details are the hallmarks of Dick Talleur's work. Coupled with his years of fly tying experience makes this an excellent addition to his previous presentations.

As an avid fly tyer and fly tying instructor, I am always seeking well written reference guides on new and classic fly patterns. I have several other books from this author and adding this one was a pleasure. The book is concise and the instructions are detailed. Once again, an exceptional job well done. This is one book that you will want to add to your library.