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Tying The Class Salmon Fly - A Modern Approach to Traditional Techniques

Average Rating: 9

Retail Price: 50.00
ISBN: 0811703312
Author(s): Michael D. Radencich
Pages: 240
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Binding: Hardcover

Manufacturer Description
This lavishly illus book features complete information on classic salmon patterns being tied today. Full-color photos illuminate detailed step-by-step instructions for tying a variety of flies: the Baron, a married-wing fly; the Regalia, a full-feather fly; a typical Spey-fly; and others. Chapters devoted to the science and practice of dyeing fly-tying materials, hooks and hook-making, matting and framing flies. A handsome gallery of flies completes this unique book, which features the work of the best salmon fly tiers in N. America. 193 color photos; 8x11 inches, 240 pgs.

Reader Submitted Reviews

Submitted by Redleg

Pros
Probably the clearest details on techniques AND a good coffee table book. Samples of Blacker Flies you can almost touch.

Cons
I bet Mr. Radencich could do a follow-up book that included more patterns, and equal the sale of the first book.


Submitted by CapeBSalar (Damian Welsh)

Pros
A great book all around.

Excellent format and wonderful crisp clear photography that is truely inspirational.

The book for any aspiring Classic Tyer and experienced tyer alike.

A great read and a wonderful source of inspiration to the tyer.

Cons
The step by steps tend to overlook minute details that the beginner may not be able to grasp on their own. Not incomplete, but rather vague.


Submitted by Alex Cerveniak

Pros
I just got this book this morning and have already read it from cover to cover. Alot of tecniques that were a little vague to me are now a little more clear. The photography is excellent. Theres a fantastic chapter on matting and framing flies that I can't wait to put to good use. All in all it was worth every penny and a welcome addition to my library

Cons
This book is freaking heavy!! I don't know if thats a con or not, but I bet it weighs close to 4 pounds!!


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