SPEY FLIES AND HOW TO TIE THEM. By Bob Veverka. Color photographs by Michael Radencich.

(2004) recent reprint of 2015 paperback edition. Large 4to (216 x 279mm). Ppviii,160. Colour photographs by Michael Radencich, illustrations, bibliography.

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. Chapters include: Spey fly history; Materials; Spey patterns; Dee patterns; River Don patterns; Eagle patterns; Spey-type patterns; Steelhead spey patterns.