Fly Patterns: An International Guide

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ISBN 10: 0706368983 / ISBN 13: 9780706368987

Published by Ward Lock Ltd, London, 1992

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Softcover includes color and b/w illustrations, Appendices, Bibliography and Index, 192 pages. The exception to the condition is soil/rubbling on the bottom of the text block.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fly Patterns: An International Guide
• Publisher: Ward Lock Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0706368983
• ISBN 13: 9780706368987
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: George Thomson
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good +

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Synopsis

The creation, with simple materials such as a pinch of fur and a feather or two, of the artificial fly, an artifact that can outwit nature by fooling a trout or salmon, holds a fascination for most fishermen. This beautifully illustrated collection brings together fly patterns from all parts of the world, from Iceland to Australia. The selection balances well-known, popular patterns with those that are less familiar and contrasts classic, traditional patterns with new ones which use the latest in modern materials. From the UK come classic trout dry flies such as Greenwell's Glory and Lunn's Particular, and wet flies such as Partridge and Orange and the Butcher. The patterns from North America include the Wulff series. Rat-faced McDougal, Grizzly King and Elk Hair Caddis. Among the nymph patterns and Sawyer's Pheasant Tail, Wonder Bug and Montana Nymph; and lures include the Mudder Minnow, Black and Fink Shimmas, thunder Creek Red Fin And Arctic Shrimp. In addition, there are patterns from Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Yugoslavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Patterns are given for seatrout flies, including the Teal Blue and Silver, Secret Weapon, and from Scandinavia the Black Shank and the Krogsgaards. To tempt the mighty salmon there are hair-wing patterns such as the Skiri Fly from Iceland, Butterfly from the U.S.A. Monro's Killer from the UK and, of course, the Jock Scott. Bass flies as the Zonker and Deer Hair Bass Bug, and saltwater flies such as the rainbow Mohawk and Seaducer, are also included. This completely revised collection of international patterns provides the fly-tyer with a guide to trying artificials for all types of fish in all kinds of locations. It is also an invaluable reference book for all fly-tyers and fishermen.