Flies: Their origin, natural history, tying, hooks, patterns, and selections of dry and wet flies, nymphs, streamers, salmon flies, for fresh and saltware in North America and the British Isles including a dictionary of 2200 patterns, by J. Edson Leonard.
Prepare to own the "Encyclopedia Britannica" of the fly-tying world. Flies, by J. Edson Leonard, is one of the most comprehensive and ambitious works ever published on the subject. This massive 1976 edition from A.S. Barnes is a masterwork of research, spanning the evolution of fly fishing from the British Isles to the diverse waters of North America.
The crown jewel of this volume is the dictionary of 2,200 patterns, providing an exhaustive reference for dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers, and salmon flies for both fresh and saltwater. Beyond the recipes, Leonard delves into the natural history of the insects themselves and the technical evolution of the hooks we use to imitate them. It is an essential, heavy-duty reference for the serious tyerās bench.
Hardcover
Book condition: Fine, slightly sun bleached
Jacket condition: Very good, small tears and general wear
ISBN: 0-498-08107-9
Publisher: A.S. Barnes and Company Inc.
Published date: 1976
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