SPEY FLIES AND HOW TO TIE THEM. By Bob Veverka.

2004 1st edition. Large 4to (225 x 287mm). Ppviii,160. Colour photographs by Michael Radencich, illustrations, bibliography. Blue-green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

One of the world's most accomplished salmon fly tiers, Bob Veverka discusses the history and background of classic Spey, Dee, Don, Eagle and Steelhead Spey patterns, including step-by-step instructions for tying the Lady Caroline, White-Winged Akroyd Dee, and Orange Heron. The special challenges of tying Spey and Spey-style patterns - winding the long body hackles, wrapping the collars, mounting the unique wings, finding substitutes for materials no longer available - are explained and solved. More than 160 patterns are listed. Superbly illustrated with colour photographs by Michael Radencich.