Featherwing & Hackle Flies for Salmon & Steelhead: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers and Flytyers

by Chris Mann

Overview

The tradition of tying salmon flies with feathers is a very old one, recorded in Ancient Greece, but the Victorians instilled artistry into salmon fly tying with their elaborate built-wing flies using feathers from a variety of exotic birds. After a period in which featherwing flies were eclipsed by those made from animal hairs and man-made materials, the popularity of these versatile feathers is resurging. This international directory of old and modern featherwing salmon flies features dressings from North America and Europe. The origins of patterns, precise dressings, and superb color illustrations will inspire fly tyers to attain new heights of achievement. This book is companion to Shrimp & Spey Flies for Salmon and Steelhead and Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon and Steelhead.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811739894
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	02/17/2021
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Chris Mann, a graphic designer, developed pioneering computer graphics of fishing flies for both this book and his critically acclaimed Beginner's Guide to Flytying. He lives in Cheltenham, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction & Acknowledgments 1

History & Development of the Featherwing Fly 5

European Featherwings 19

Great Britain & Ireland 20

Iceland & Scandinavia 44

North American Featherwings 51

Atlantic Salmon Flies 52

Steelhead Flies 71

Catalogue of Dressings 115

Bibliography 216

Index 219