THE ORVIS FLY-TYING GUIDE. By Tom Rosenbauer.

# 2001 1st edition. 4to (224 x 289mm). Ppvi,376. Colour photographs, index. Cream speckled and green boards, spine titled in cream.

# "This essential book on fly tying will teach anyone how to tie flies. All the important techniques are illustrated with color photographs, from starting the thread on the hook to whip finishing. The book lays the basic ground work by fully explaining simple tying techniques, and then progresses to detailed tying instructions for some of the most popular, modern patterns. How to choose and prepare the correct material, and all the necessary tying steps for each fly, are detailed in superb, large, color photographs. Even if you have no previous tying experience, you'll be able to tie dries, nymphs, streamers, saltwater offerings, and bass bugs after just a few sessions with this book." In three parts - The basic; Tying instructions; Pattern index.