The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference to Techniques and Dressing Styles

by Ted Leeson, Jim Schollmeyer

This extraordinary book focuses specifically on trout flies, many of the methods discussed can be used or adapted to dress patterns for other species. This encyclopedic treatment of fly tying includes: selecting materials, thread handling, hooks, mounting and trimming materials, weighting hooks, tying techniques for underbodies, weed guards, tails, ribbing, gills, bodies, wings, legs, heads, eyes and more. Materials covered include beads, foam, plastic, tinsels, feathers, fur, you name it. With over 3000 full-colour photographs and over 400 tying methods discussed, all you fly-tying questions will be answered. The Fly Tier's Bench Reference is the perfect companion for anyone who ties flies, keep it at your side and you'll find yourself referring to it continuously.

Genres: Reference

444 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Vittoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non plus ultra

[Seth Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that I have come to appreciate more and more as my fly-tying skills have increased. As a novice, it did little more than gather dust. But as my interest in tying has grown, so too has my interest in this book. Practically every technique that has ever been devised is covered in pain staking detail. And it's not just about techniques. There are many, many pages devoted to almost every other aspect of tying from tools and materials to the history and background of all the various tools, materials, styles, and techniques. All in all, I'd say it's the next best thing to having a well-seasoned, master tyer sitting right there at the bench with you.

[Frank Haran · Rating 5 out of 5]

If u r serious about fly tying then this book is a must have.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, end-all be-all reference for fly tying techniques and methods. Expensive, but well worth every penny!