Fly Tying Books and Videos

The Art of Flytying Book and CD by John Van Vliet is an easy-to-understand fly tying book with hundreds of full color photos that teaches you how to tie all basic elements of a fly pattern and combine these elements to create a complete fly. The Art of Flytying includes recipes for more than 200 patterns, both freshwater and saltwater. The book comes with a companion CD-ROM on which the author narrates and demonstrates his fly tying techniques. 143 pages, spiral bound.

Order #: 730121

The American Flytying Manual is both an introduction to the art of fly tying and an advanced book that lists 290 of the most popular and useful fly patterns. If you have never tied flies, the American Fly Tying Manual will teach you how, from tying the thread on the bare hook to cementing the head on your finished fly. If you already tie flies, this book will cut through the confusion and focus on the fly patterns that really catch fish. Clear color photos show all 290 flies so you can tie them exactly as they should be tied. The dressing for each fly is given and in the order that each material is tied to the fly. Step by step directions are given for dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, streamers, steelhead and salmon patterns. Color material photos help with material identification. Softbound, 48 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 inches.

Order #: 740701

The Concise Handbook of Flytying is a basic, all color fly tying guide that teaches all of the techniques needed to tie flies for trout and panfish. The handbook is an ideal book for fly tying classes and as a quick reference guide. Fly tying tools and materials are explained and tying techniques are demonstrated. Written by Skip Morris 32 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches.

Order #: 740316

For over 18 years Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple has remained a popular fly-tying books. In it’s follow up volume you will be taken to a level you thought you could never achieve. You will learn some of the most advanced fly-tying techniques, demonstrated and explained in simple, detailed instructions and photos. If you haven’t read the original book, don’t worry this book stands on its own. 151 pages, 9" x 11", spiral bound.

Order #: 735138

Apply the information contained in Hair, Hackle Fly Tying Techniques book to create 1000’s of life-like fly fishing patterns. Clear, concise text and step-by-step illustrations will guide you in producing flies that will last longer and look alive in the water. 8-1/2" x 11", 88 pages, full color.

Order #: 740330

Benchside Introduction to Flytying Book by Ted Leeson and Jim Schillmeyer is the first fly tying beginners book that allows users simultaneous access to fly recipes, tying steps and techniques. No more flipping back and forth from fly pattern to technique. The first 25 pages are filled with fly-tying techniques, the last 164 pages are cut horizontally across the page. The top half of the page shows tying steps for numerous patterns, and includes references to techniques that are explained step by step in the bottom half. Over 1500 beautiful color photographs. Spiral hardbound, 189 pages, 9" x 12".

Order #: 740324