GUIDE FLIES: HOW TO TIE AND FISH THE KILLER FLIES FROM AMERICA'S GREATEST GUIDES AND FLY SHOPS. By David Klausmeyer.

2003 1st edition. Large 4to (223 x 288mm). Ppx,118. Large colour photographs of flies throughout. Pale green boards, spine titled in gilt.

This book offers an extensive selection of flies gathered from noted professional fishing guides around the United States, with notes and angling tips on each. This book "includes the latest patterns for catching trout, bass, pike, striped bass, bonefish, tarpon, and bluefish." Divided into two parts, the first gives freshwater flies and the second saltwater flies. The recipe and a commentary for each is given, along with very large, clear colour photographs. The book is divided into three sections: Working with a good guide; Freshwater guide flies; Saltwater guide flies.