PRODUCTION FLY TYING. By A.K. Best.
(1989) 1st edition reprint. Oblong 4to (260 x 236mm). Ppx,177. B/w photographs, illustrations. Laminated boards. Foreword by John Gierach.
"Anyone who ties more than one fly at a time is a production tier. You don't have to tie thousands of dozens a year, as A.K. Best, but you can use his techniques." "Here finally, are the directions that fit in between the tying steps listed in most manuals ...this is the complete, in-depth truth behind 'Step 5 - tie in wings'." John Gierach, in his foreword to this book. Chapters include; 1 - tools; 2 - tailing and materials; 3 - ribbing and materials; 4 - bodies and materials; 5 - wings and materials; 6 - hackling and materials; afterword. Lots of large, clear photographs, lots of advice directly from the author's extensive professional experience.
"Anyone who ties more than one fly at a time is a production tier. You don't have to tie thousands of dozens a year, as A.K. Best, but you can use his techniques." "Here finally, are the directions that fit in between the tying steps listed in most manuals ...this is the complete, in-depth truth behind 'Step 5 - tie in wings'." John Gierach, in his foreword to this book. Chapters include; 1 - tools; 2 - tailing and materials; 3 - ribbing and materials; 4 - bodies and materials; 5 - wings and materials; 6 - hackling and materials; afterword. Lots of large, clear photographs, lots of advice directly from the author's extensive professional experience.
£75.00
Availability:
In stock
Book Code
50748
| Author | Best (A.K.). (b. 1933). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 50748 |
| ISBN | 0871087812 / 0871087812. |
| Book Description | Slight use but a very good copy. Signed by the author. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1989 |
| Publisher | Pruett Publishing Co. |
| Place | Boulder, Colorado. |