STRIPED BASS FLIES: PATTERNS OF THE PROS. LEARN WHERE, WHEN, AND WHAT TO USE TO CATCH THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR SALTWATER GAME FISH. By David Klausmeyer.

2007 1st edition. 4to (225 x 287mm). Ppviii,150. Colour photographs of flies, colour photographs throughout. Turquoise boards, spine titled in gilt.

A great book of saltwater patterns that is of as much use to the UK and European bass angler at it is to those seeking stripers in America. "David Klausmeyer has brought together thirteen engaging interviews with ...expert tiers and clear step by step 'tier's tutorials' - complete with beautiful full-colour photos - to tell us how they tie flies and how they use those flies to catch fish." Chapters include: The OBX with Capt. Brian Horsley; Capt. Chris Newsome Fishes Chesapeake Bay; The Jersey Shore With Capt. Gene Quigley; The Big Apple with Capt. Joe Mustari; Capt. Joe Blados invents the Crease Fly; Rhode Island's Capt. Ray Stachelek; New York's David Nelson: tying without rules; Capt. Jim Ellis puts the meaning in 'home waters'; Joseph O'Clair goes into the fly business; Nantucket with the Heyers; Southern Maine with Capt. Eric Wallace; Spey rods, striped bass and Capt. Doug Jowett; Capt. Dan Blanton, West coast striped bass guru.