Fly-Tying Techniques & Patterns

by John Van Vliet

Select the right tools, hooks, thread and material to tie over 200 different fly patterns including streamers, nymphs, dry flies, terrestrials, and bass bugs. Learn to tie all the basic elements of a fly pattern, such as tails, bodies, wings and hackles. Each pattern is followed by dozens of full-color photographs of and recipes for popular fly patterns you can tie using the techniques you've learned.

Hardcover

First published July 1, 1996

Reviews

[Fred Moreau · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the beginners in fly tying this is an excellent start. Good deal of knowledge passed on in every aspect of tying various flies an the different tools and equipment needed to be successful. The step by step instructions to tying a fly are clear and easy to follow for beginners and above. A great reference book to have handy.

[CC · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me tie my first few flies. The pictures and techniques don't miss any steps and are clear which is a step above many other books.

My only complaints are that the book doesn't prop open very easily, so it has to be propped open when you are tying, and it’s redundant with some of John Van Vliet’s other books.