Author: Chris Sandford
Publisher: The Medlar Press & Waterlog, Jun 2010
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1-899600-88-4
Synopsis
Sandford became intrigued by the fact that many skilled & experienced fly fishers only ever use a handful, or less, of flies. We all, he concludes, have many more flies than we will ever need. This fascinating, meticulously photographed book is the product of asking 8 highly respected flytyers to name, & tie, their 3 favorite flies. The resulting 27 patterns are, without doubt, the flies that catch fish. Color Photos; 10x7 inches, 152 pgs.
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Chris Sandford has fished since he was a boy & his collection of vintage tackle ranks amongst the finest in the UK. Perhaps more curious than most about the items we fish with, he became intrigued by the fact that many skilled & experienced fly fishers only ever use a handful, or less, of flies. We all, he concludes, have many more flies than we will ever need. This fascinating, meticulously photographed book is the product of Chris asking eight highly respected flytyers to name, & tie, their three favorite flies. The resulting twenty-seven patterns are, without doubt, the flies that catch fish.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
. . . an absolute must for all fly fishers & tyers alike. The featured patterns by these leading tyers are just mouth-watering & I for one will be adding them all to my fly box . . . An outstanding book in every respect & worthy of a place in your fishing library --- Gamefisher
