Building Classic Salmon Flies

Building Classic Salmon Flies
Author: Ron Alcott
Publisher: Frank Amato Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Atlantic salmon fishing
ISBN: 9781571883407

Ron Alcott is unquestionably one of the best classic fly tiers in the world, and in this book he shares everything he knows. Written for both expert and beginning tiers, this book is full of easy-to-follow tips and techniques for building these beautiful works of art. Alcott shares: their history; materials and substitutes for those components that are now illegal; silk, feather, and fur colors; metallic tinsels; types of wings; proportions; building classic featherwings; metric conversion chart; and more. In 81 step-by-step photos, Alcott builds five representative classic flies, and provides dressings for 32 more. Sixteen color plates illustrate many of the most renowned classic flies, as well as feathers, silk color, and antique tools, This book is a must for all tiers interested in classic-fly building.

Classic Salmon Fly Materials

Classic Salmon Fly Materials
Author: Michael D. Radencich
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811742679

Working with tinsels, feathers, silks, furs, wool, and threads. Instructions from a master tier on all materials--traditional and modern--and how to use them.

Classic Salmon Fly Patterns

Classic Salmon Fly Patterns
Author: Michael D. Radencich
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-08-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811748596

The most complete collection of classic salmon fly patterns ever compiled.

The Art of the Trout Fly

The Art of the Trout Fly
Author: Judith Dunham
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2003-10-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811841566

The trout fly is both a tool for catching fish and an object of exquisite beauty. Newly reissued in a handsome hardcover edition, The Art of the Trout Fl captures the blending of art and function in these amazing constructions of fur, feather, fiber, and thread. Forty-three international masters of flytying share the secrets of their craft in wise and witty personal essays, each accompanied by a gorgeously rendered photograph of their most distinctive creations, as well as a list of the materials used to bring the flies to life. Also included is an illuminating introduction discussing the contributions of the flytyers to fly design, and exploring why tyers the world over are so fascinated by the craft. A justly celebrated classic, The Art of the Trout Fly is an excellent introduction to flytying for the novice and a valuable source of information and inspiration for the experienced fly-fisher.

Twenty Salmon Flies

Twenty Salmon Flies
Author: Michael D. Radencich
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811705234

- 2-hour DVD showing key techniques - Appendix with 100 classic patterns - Broad range of patterns and tying techniques from simple to complex Twenty Salmon Flies features in depth and detail the full range of classic salmon fly patterns from the simplest to the most complex. The twenty patterns together build on styles, types, materials, elements, and techniques. Learn to tie these twenty and you'll master the craft and the art of classic salmon fly tying.Each chapter successively presents patterns that are more and more complex. Chapter one introduces very simple Spey and Dee styles, strip wings with a few elements. Move on to simple upright wing flies, working with full feathers and married wing styles. A chapter focuses on flies with multiple body divisions and another is devoted to Traherne's exquisite (and challenging) Victorian classics. Once you've mastered these 20, you'll be able to tie any classic salmon pattern.Michael Radencich covers the classic patterns developed and fished throughout the nineteenth century and new patterns, modern variations developed in the last two decades. To further reinforce skills, Radencich has produced a two-hour DVD and has included an appendix of 100 patterns culled from his collection of sources. Whether you're a beginning classic salmon fly tier or more experienced with the classics, you'll find Radencich's newest book and DVD an inspiring and challenging reference.

A Book on Angling

A Book on Angling
Author: Francis Francis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 606
Release: 1885
Genre: Fishing
ISBN:

How to Dress Salmon Flies

How to Dress Salmon Flies
Author: Thomas Edwin Pryce-Tannatt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1914
Genre: Flies, Artificial
ISBN:

Flye Design

Flye Design
Author: Bob Popovics
Publisher: Stackpole / Headwater
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811713238

In the twelve years since his landmark book Pop Fleyes, Bob Popovics has continued to develop new fly patterns and improve old favorites. His new book includes 36 step-by-step tying and technique tutorials, over 12 new patterns, and numerous variations for every situation, plus contributions from a new generation of fly tiers who have been influenced by his signature style.- Includes the Bucktail Deceiver, the Hollow Fleye, and other new patterns that have greatly influenced saltwater tying in the past ten years- Improves on old favorites, including a full update for the Surf Candy- Features contributions from well-known tiers such as Steve Farrar, Dave Skok, Johnny King, David Nelson, Paul Dixon, and Nick Curcione