SYNTHETICS FLY TYING COLOUR GUIDE. By John Gross.

1991 1st edition. 4to stapled paperback (213 x 300mm). Pp58. Colour plates of flies and materials, b/w illustrations, guide to trout and grayling hooks.

"The Fly Tying Synthetic Colour Guide is intended to make readers aware of the vast range of colours and synthetic materials available. The aim is to create an educated awareness of modern fly dressing materials and to demonstrate a variety of patterns which may stimulate the innovative fly tyer into more creative, effective and enjoyable time spent at the vice and bankside". Contents include: Illustrated whip start, bedding, whip finish; Illustrated hook insert and fly recognition. Illustrated fly tying procedures: Black and Twinkle spider; Black and Twinkle Nymph; Olive Twinkle Nymph; Hares Ear Twinkle Nymph; Twinkle Fry; Twinkle Palmer; Twinkle Cased Caddis; Stephens Damsel Fly Nymph; Hatching Midge Pupa; Pearl Fry; Wnetworth Warrior; Mosaic Viva; Superbug Nymph; Gold Head Superbug Nymph; Superbug Hatching Whatsit; Translucent Fry; Translucent Diver; Floating Fritz; Fritz Zonker; Shipman's Buzzer; Furreyfoam Buzzer; Lacewing Sedge; Plastizote Beetle; Twister Waggle Tails. Technical specifications of materials; Additional fly recipes; Illustrated guide to trout and grayling hooks.