Fly-Tying Methods

First published by Nick Lyons Books in 1987, and now thoroughly revised and updated for the 21st-century tyer, FLY-TYING METHODS has become and is bound to remain one of the most widely used and discussed books available for serious tyers. Important chapters The best tools and materials, and what makes them so Subtle analyses of hooks, hackle, furs, and color Thread work Making proper weaves and wraps Fur bodies Double split wings Dubbing methods Using a parachute gallows tool Determining the proper proportions for drys, wets, nymphs, and streamers And much more Martin goes on to analyze streamside problems and their fly-tying solutions, including matching insect hatches. This newly revised edition of a classic in the genre is bound to be of enormous help and interest to serious tyers everywhere.