Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: Federation of Fly Fishers
- ISBN-10
- 1571882081
- ISBN-13
- 9781571882080
- Category
- Flies, Artificial
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Frank Amato Publications
- Authors
- Al Beatty, Gretchen Beatty
Description
Simply stated, this book is a Federation of Fly Fishers' conclave taken to the next level, a level that allows the reader to enjoy the learning and sharing in the comfort of their own home. The flies, ideas, and techniques shared herein are from the best of the best demonstration fly tiers North America has to offer. The tiers are the famous as well as the unknown with one simple characteristic in common; they freely share their knowledge. Many of the unpublished patterns in this book contain materials, tips, tricks, or gems of information never before seen. As you leaf through these pages, you will get from them just what you would if you spent time in the fly tying area at any FFF function. At such a show, if you dedicate time to observing the individual tiers, you can learn the information, tips, or tricks they are demonstrating. All of this knowledge can be found in Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia so get comfortable and get ready to improve upon your fly tying technique with the help of some of North America's best fly tiers.
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