The definition of artificial fly has been broadened to incorporate imitations of insects other than flies, as well as most other forms of aquatic life - indeed, virtually any animal form upon which fish feed. The above is from Elkwing's CD production, Tying Flies for Trout by Dick Stewart and Farrow Allen. This interactive CD runs the gamut in the fly tying arena. Equipment, flies, materials and history are covered with the help of 250 full screen photos. Full motion video is used to show how to tie five specific patterns, narrated and tied by Allen.
Strategy begins with a preface about fly-fishing.
History goes back to the earliest beginnings of fly fishing, what was used, how it was made. In this section photographs of insects, such as the Blue Dun, Caddisfly, Stoneflys and the Midges are shown in their different stages of their life cycle, accompanied by text information. Patterns is divided into eight sections starting with All-Purpose flies, Mayflies, Caddisflies, Stoneflies, Midges, Aquatics, Terrestrials and Other. These are further divided into sub-categories specific to each of the patterns. Along with the fly comes with a listing of size of hooks, thread type, what the body, wing and tail, consist of for hackle used.