Download or read book The Handbook of Fly Tying written by Peter Gathercole and published by Crowood Press. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential handbook by a leading fly dresser, widely acknowledged as a classic work on the subject Traditional and modern materials are blended with advanced techniques in this guide that explains how to create flies to suit the fishing environment. It covers choices of equipment and materials, essential preparatory techniques, and in-depth instruction for tying tails, ribbing, hackles, and wings. Superb step-by-step color photography show each operation from a position behind the tyer's hand.