THE ART OF FLY TYING. By John Van Vliet.

.# (1994) 2007 2nd edition reprint. 4to spiral-bound hardback (220 x 282mm). Pp143 + 1pp ads. Colour photographs throughout. Laminated boards with concealed spiral binding. CD-ROM laid in.

.# Step by step guide covering the basics of fly-tying with many good, clear photographs. Includes many dressings for dry and wet flies, bass flies and pike flies. A CD-ROM is included with the book on which the author narrates and demonstrates his tying techniques. Contents include:- Understanding fly tying; History of fly tying; Aquatic insects and other food; Fly-tying tools; Hooks; Thread; Materials; Organizing your work space; Fly-tying basics; Steps to tying a fly; Getting started; Tails; Weighting the hook; Ribbing; Bodies; Wings; Hackle; Saltwater fly-tying basics; Finishing knots; Fly patterns - Streamers; Nymphs; Dry flies; Wet flies; Terrestrials; Bass and pike flies; Saltwater fly patterns.