THE FLYTIER'S CRAFT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE. By Mike Shanks.

1992 1st edition. 8vo (152 x 222mm). Ppviii,152. Colour photographs, b/w line illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"Mike Shanks describes in his book the skills needed to tie a whole range of flies. His book gives detailed instructions, accompanied by clear diagrams, of how to tie individual parts of the fly. He describes the equipment which will be needed and the basic techniques of tying." Chapters include: Part One, Fly Construction: Hooks, threads and tools; Basic essentials of fly tying; Tags; Tails; Butts; Ribbings; Underbodies; Bodies; Hackles; Wings; Horns and antennae; Heads; Eyes; Backs and wing cases; Legs; Nymph breathers; Veils; Feelers; Shucks; Tandem mount; Axis of the hook. Part Two, Qualities of Flies: Durability; Materials and colours; Dyeing; Proportions; My choice of flies; Fly patterns.