Fly Tying For Beginners: Hands-On Instructions for 50 Classic Fishing Flies

by Peter Gathercole

Anglers hoping to learn the art of fly tying, look no further! Fly Tying for Beginners shows you how to craft professional-looking flies for fly fishing, no matter your experience. Fly Tying for Beginners simplifies the process of fly tying, breaking it down into easily digestible sections. The book offers clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful tips, making it easier for beginners to get started and for intermediate fly tiers to refine their skills. This guide covers a wide range of essential topics, including understanding materials, tying techniques, and creating a variety of popular fly patterns. It provides a solid foundation in fly tying basics while also offering insights into more advanced techniques. Whether you're a novice looking to dive into fly tying or an experienced angler wanting to elevate your fly-tying skills, Fly Tying for Beginners is an essential addition to your angling library. Key

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Spiral-bound

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Stephen Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for beginner fly tying, with good photos and a complete supply list for each fly. I went into this book intending to tie at least one usable variant of each fly. I mostly succeeded. Most instructions are easy to understand and follow. But some of the instructions seem to get lost in translation. The author clearly knows what he is saying but I occasionally struggled to keep up. Sometimes the images don’t seem to match what you are asked to do, and there are phrases used that are not otherwise explained. Also, the material colors suggested sometimes don’t match what is in the photo, which can be confusing. Additionally some of the supplies are hard to find, so some creativity is necessary.

Overall this is a great primer on fly tying and something every beginner should have near their bench. In this day and age where there are tutorials on line, a book such as this may not seem necessary. That would be a mistake. There are many different techniques out there for the same type of fly. But having used this book first makes me feel like I have a decent foundation going forward.

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book if you are starting out.

[Joshua Deaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one book that I will never finish reading. The quality of the instruction and ideas mixed with beautiful pictures allows me to resource this book over and over. This is a first rate book for anyone wanting to learn to tie their own flies!