Tyed and True: 101 Fly Patterns Proven to Catch Fish

by Stu Thompson

Every fly fisher wants bragging rights about landing a 32-inch behemoth of a carp. Even better? Adding extra colour to your tale by hooking the monstrous fish with a fly tied from a tuft of your golden retriever's fur. These are just some of the tips, tricks, and fishing anecdotes packed into Stu Thompson's illustrated fly-pattern book.

Thompson, who has been fishing in the province of Manitoba and beyond for more than 55 years, has smartly grouped flies into categories such as chironomids, wet flies, dry flies, and streamers. Every fly pattern is accompanied by detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions for tying flies that work for multiple species of fish. From simple to more difficult (but always effective) the 101 fly patterns in this book were developed, tested, and proven-not only by Thompson but also by his friends across North America and Europe.

220 pages, Hardcover

Published September 9, 2021

Reviews

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good, functional, yet simple fly tying manual! Stu is an exceptional fly tyer who values simplicity and function in his patterns! This book has great images and instructions, with tips on how to fish the fly and/or what species to target. Best part, all the flies have been proven to catch fish! The book is worth every penny!