Universal Fly Tying Guide [Paperback]

Dick Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2007

This essential reference for fly tyers has sold 350,000 copies since original publication in 1979, including sales of the second edition, issued in 1994. This reprint of the second edition will assure the continued availability of this classic handbook for years to come.
The Universal Fly Tying Guide features full-color pages of fly tying instructions throughout, and over 150 selected fly patterns.
Dick Stewart is the former editor of American Angler magazine and is the author or co-author of eight other books about fly tying and fly fishing. He lives in Eaton, NH.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A quality fly tying book geared to both the beginner and advanced fly tyer. We give this book our highest recommendation."
Dick Surette, Fly Tyer magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Hood, Alan C. & Company, Inc.; 2 edition (June 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911469311
• ISBN-13: 978-0911469318
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for first time fly tyers, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Universal Fly Tying Guide (Paperback)

this book has great illustrations and photos that are very usefull for first time fly tyers, it also discribes fly tying materials and when you should use them

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome addition to both personal and community library specialized reference collections on fishing., September 2, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Fly Tying Guide (Paperback)

Originally published in 1979, the "Universal Fly Tying Guide" by fly fishing expert Dick Stewart is aptly considered an essential reference for novice anglers wanting to improve their fly fishing performance. Now reprinted for a new generation of fly fishing anglers, the "Universal Fly Tying Guide" once again showcases more than 150 choice, make-them-yourself, fly patterns presented with full color illustration and step-by-step instruction. Very highly recommended for the novice fly fisherman, the "Universal Fly Tying Guide" continues to have much to offer even the more experienced fly fisherman and is a welcome addition to both personal and community library specialized reference collections on fishing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best place to start, July 10, 2008

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old doc "old doc" (rehoboth beach,de.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Fly Tying Guide (Paperback)

If you are thinking of tying flies,buy this book.for the price you get all you need to know to get started.Don`t buy another advanced book until you tye 2 dozen of the examples in the book.I have been tying since 1948 and I wish I had this book then.
old doc