Synopsis
Todd Hosman TODD HOSMAN, Jul 2008 Hardcover 0-615-16243-6 Synopsis The East Slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains is home to an extraordinary concentration of accomplished fly tyers. Profiling 34 of them, including professional tyers, fly-fishing guides & writers; details 68 great fly patterns with color photos & recipes. 80 Color & 100 B&W photos; 7x10 inches, 332 pgs. More Information Colorado Trout Flies : Great patterns and the remarkable people who tie themFeaturing more than 30 of Colorado's best fly tyers, fly-fishing guides and writers. Introduction by Ed Engle.A portion of the proceeds from this book's sales will be donated to The Nature Conservancy and Colorado Trout Unlimited.The East Slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains is home to an extraordinary concentration of accomplished fly tyers, perhaps more than anywhere in the world. Colorado Trout Flies profiles 34 of them, including professional tyers, fly-fishing guides and writers. The book also details 68 great fly patterns (with color photos and recipes) as crafted by the featured tyers.Based on the author's extensive interviews and research, Colorado Trout Flies brings the reader into the fly tyer's world of tradition and innovation; of imitation and imagination.For fly anglers and tyers, Colorado Trout Flies presents a unique and invaluable reference. Everyone can savor the book's insights into a remarkable group of people and the beautifully functional objects they create.The book features the following 34 tyers and their Bartholomew, Brad Befus, A.K. Best, John Betts, Kirk Bien, Bob Bush, Jim Cannon, Phil Cavendor, Rim Chung, Ken Clark, Charlie Craven, Pat Dorsey, Ed Engle, John Gierach, Ken Iwamasa, Larry Jurgens, Stuart Katz, Rob Kolanda, Jason Owens, Mike Price, Julie Ray, Mark Rayman, Al Ritt, Brian Schmidt, Chris Schrantz, Greg Sheets, Dennis Smith, Jon Spiegel, Shane Stalcup, Rick Takahashi, Mike Tucker, Charlie Vestal, Gordon Wickstrom, Vince Wilco
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