THE FLY TYER'S PRIMER. By Dick Talleur.

(1986) later reprint. 4to (219 x 284mm). Ppviii,165. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations. Black cloth, spine titled in silver-gilt.

"This basic book on fly tying is bound to become the standard of its kind: it is a thorough introduction to the art of tying flies, and will take the beginner to a position of confidence and skill - as well as improve the technique of all but the most advanced tyers. It is a lucid and eminently clear book that introduces a number of important ...concepts that are bound to make the early days of one's fly-tying experience more productive". Principles of fly design; The basic tool set; Threads; Hooks; Materials and components; Thread management; The Basic Black; The Olive/Grouse Soft-Hackle; The Fur-Bodied Soft-Hackle; The Brown Hackle; The Wooly Worm; the Muskrat Nymph; The March Brown Wet Fly; The Golden Darter; The Mickey Finn; The Dun Variant; The Foxy Quill; The Blue-Winged Olive; An easy Hairwing Caddis; The Hairwing Coachman; Mixing and matching.