OLIVER EDWARDS' FLYTYER'S MASTERCLASS. Written and illustrated by Oliver Edwards. First edition.
1994 1st edition. Large 4to (222 x 285mm). Ppx,246. Colour photographs by Peter Gathercole, line illustrations by the author. Dark brown boards, gilt titles to spine.
Describes step-by-step the tying of twenty of Edwards' key patterns. Features the baetis nymph, ephemerella nymph, rhyacophila larva, Klinkhamer special etc. His flies are noted for their close imitation to the natural. Very well illustrated. "Many flytying techniques are taught, step-by-step, including: The dubbing loop; Non-spin dry fly wings; Permanently splayed tails; Semi-translucent abdomens; Realistic and durable legs; Easy patterns from foam; 'Roped' bodies; Shortened natural-tip hackles; Mohican winging; Nylon-backed caddis wings; Abdomen 'gilling'." And much else besides. A modern classic.
Describes step-by-step the tying of twenty of Edwards' key patterns. Features the baetis nymph, ephemerella nymph, rhyacophila larva, Klinkhamer special etc. His flies are noted for their close imitation to the natural. Very well illustrated. "Many flytying techniques are taught, step-by-step, including: The dubbing loop; Non-spin dry fly wings; Permanently splayed tails; Semi-translucent abdomens; Realistic and durable legs; Easy patterns from foam; 'Roped' bodies; Shortened natural-tip hackles; Mohican winging; Nylon-backed caddis wings; Abdomen 'gilling'." And much else besides. A modern classic.
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Book Code
34728
| Author | Edwards (Oliver). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 34728 |
| ISBN | 1873674082 / 1873674082. |
| Book Description | A number of small faults but a clean good-plus copy in used dust-wrapper. . |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1994 |
| Publisher | Merlin Unwin Books. |
| Place | Ludlow, Shropshire. |