Tying and Fishing Outstanding Flies - Softcover

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Doug Stewart opened a fly tackle shop in Gresham, Oregon in 1976 and has operated it ever since. A lifelong fly fisher, he is also a fishing guide and an instructor of fly tying, fly fishing, and rod building, and has fished streams and lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Alaska. He has written about fly fishing for The Oregon Sportsman and Amato Publications. HOMETOWN: Gresham, Oregon

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Proven, simplified tying methods and unbeatable fishing techniques

Whether you’re a veteran fly fisher or just wetting your line, Tying and Fishing Outstanding Flies shows you a better way. In this profusely illustrated guide, fly shop owner Doug Stewart introduces a simpler and far superior fly-tying methodology that he has developed over his 28 years as a fly fisherman and fly tying instructor. In a clear, conversational style, supplemented with hundreds of his own drawings, Stewart shows you, step by step, how to tie strong, durable flies that fish can’t resist. He explains how, where, and when each fly works best, based on the fish’s habitat, feeding habits, and time of year, and he offers sage advice on how to use each fly most effectively.

You’ll also learn how to set up your tying bench, which tools are necessary and which are optional, and which materials you absolutely must have. And, you’ll find helpful suggestions on how to conceive, design, and create your own effective flies. This indispensable guide features: