fly tying

Examines a true crime committed by an obsessed Salmon fly-tier that involved the heist of rare bird specimens from the British Museum of Natural History in 2009. The author explores questions such as; why a person would steal dead birds, what became of the missing specimens, and had the perpetrator been brought to justice.

Examines a true crime committed by an obsessed Salmon fly-tier that involved the heist of rare bird specimens from the British Museum of Natural History in 2009. The author explores questions such as; why a person would steal dead birds, what became of the missing specimens, and had the perpetrator been brought to justice.

Hatch-matching veteran Charles Meek shares his secrets ; for finding and fishing the hatches across the United States. Ten simple lessons cover bug basics, the major hatches, timing, unorthodox strategies, and the best streams for certain hatches.

A comprehensive guide to fly lures for fishing that discusses the history of fly tying and provides an overview of basic materials and techniques, along with an illustrated overview of various fly patterns. Includes a CD-ROM with narrated demonstrations from the author.