{"product_id":"the-young-sportsman-guide-to-fly-tying","title":"The Young Sportsman Guide to Fly Tying","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Young Sportsman's Guide to Fly Tying by Ray Ovington is a charming and practical introduction to the art of fly tying, written specifically for aspiring anglers. Published in 1962 by Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons, this illustrated guide walks readers through the fundamentals of creating effective fishing flies while explaining the techniques, materials, and insect knowledge needed to get started. Designed to make the craft approachable, Ovington emphasizes that fly tying is a skill that can be mastered with patience and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross its 95 pages, the book covers the step-by-step process of tying flies, stream insects, standard fly patterns, and additional tips to help beginners improve their skills. Filled with photographs and illustrations, it remains an appealing vintage reference both for collectors of classic fishing books and for fly tiers interested in traditional methods. As part of a series aimed at young outdoors enthusiasts, it reflects the educational and hands-on spirit of mid-century sporting literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003eBook Condition: Fair, with notable shelf wear, rubbing and tape reinforcement\u003cbr\u003eJacket Condition: NA\u003cbr\u003eISBN: NA\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons \u003cbr\u003ePublished Date: 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a final sale. No returns or exchanges are accepted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWould you like to be notified when new books are added to the store?  Click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/su\/EN6YfGt\/Booklovers\" title=\"Book Lovers\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand you can add your name to the notification list!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Conservation Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46119348830415,"sku":"BK2026220","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8385\/0959\/files\/IMG_5787.jpg?v=1790109438","url":"https:\/\/freshwaterconservationcanada.myshopify.com\/products\/the-young-sportsman-guide-to-fly-tying","provider":"Freshwater Conservation Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}