The art of the fishing fly
By: Tony Lolli ; foreword by President Jimmy Carter ; with photography by Bruce Curtis ; preface by Glenn Pontier
Contributors: Carter, Jimmy, 1924- writer of foreword; Pontier, Glenn, writer of preface; Curtis, Bruce, photographer; Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9781454929024
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Artificial Flies; Fly tying; Fly fishing; History
Description: For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. The Art of the Fishing Fly includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key flies by three top fly tyers; and essays by noted experts. The book's core includes 75 profiles of flies--the soul of the sport--with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly and fascinating stories behind the flies, inspirational photographs of fly fishers in action, and profiles of the top 19 fly fishing locations around the world.
Notes: Includes index.