Flytier's Companion (eBook)

Newcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than The Fly Tiers Manual for all their needs. Written by the incredibly talented Mike Dawes, who has been tying flies and fishing in Hampshire for decades and runs International Fly, largely considered one of the best manufacturers of commercially tied flies in the world, this book is a must have for fly fishers of all skill levels. this is the perfect book for the novice with an interest in the deeper parts of the fishing world. Mike Dawess book contains 300 line drawings, 200 color photographs, and covers nearly 400 different varieties of fly patterns that include nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures, and streamers. The Fly Tiers Manual also covers the basics of what materials youll need, what equipment to buy, and even the basics of how to fish with each of the ties that youll tie. A perfect textbook for new students, a perfect activity for fathers and sons to do together, everything that an amateur needs to become a professional is covered in this book. Pair it with The Fly Tiers Companion for the ultimate, expansive education in the proud tradition of fly fishing.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.