David & Cheryl Young: Fly Tying

Enter your own classroom with international author David W. Young who has been tying and designing his own flies since 1957. His interest and creativity in fly tying led to a degree in dentistry. Learn the tricks and fundamental techniques of tying flies for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, panfish, and salt water fish. Also, learn how to bring back an insect sample you've taken from your home water and tie a better fly pattern that will out fish the commercial ones. Included in this book are step-by-step detailed photos teaching you the fundaments of fly tying; coaching you on tool usage, hook selection, and material choice using them to tie over 100 of the best fly patterns. With simple substitutions of materials you can tie over 1,000 fly patterns. It's easy to start fly tying by using these basics, and then select the fly you want to tie, and tie along with the steps demonstrated in sharp colorful photographs. This instructional colorful book is for the beginner as well as the seasoned fly tier.