Full Description
In the twelve years since his landmark book Pop Fleyes, Bob Popovics has continued to develop new fly patterns and improve old favourites. His new book includes 36 step-by-step tying and technique tutorials, over 12 new patterns, and numerous variations for every situation, plus contributions from a new generation of fly tiers who have been influenced by his signature style.Important fly design insights from one the sport's most innovative and influential fly tiers.Detailed tying steps for over 14 new patterns for salt and fresh water, including the Hollow Fleye, BULKhead, Beast, and Flex Fleye.In-depth tutorials on fundamental techniques essential for many saltwater fly patterns, large freshwater patterns for toothy critters, and working with the new light-cured acrylics.Fly patterns and tying tips from the next generation of leading fly designers: Jonny King, David Nelson, Dave Skok, Steve Farrar, and Blane Chocklett.
Contents
AcknowledgementsForeword by Nick CurcioneThe Popovics School by Ed JaworowskiCommon Baits of the Atlantic by Richard KingPart 1: Essential Tying Techniques1. Working with Bucktail2. Controlling Bucktail and Other Materials3. Putting it all Together4. Working with Light-Cured AcrylicsPart 2: The Patterns5. Fleye Design6. 3D Fleye7. Bucktail Deceiver8. Hollow Fleye9. BULKhead Deceiver10. The Beast11. Rear Floating Squid12. Light-Cured Acrylic Surf Candies13. Fleye Foils14. Flex Fleye15. Double Spread16. Critters, Shrimp, Crabs, and WormsPart 3: Evolution of Fleye Design: Influences and Advances17. Bob's Influence by Jonny King18. Bob Pop by Steve Farrar19. Motion by Design by Blane Chocklett20. Pop's Indispensables by Dave Skok21. Squimpish Flies by David Nelson22. Innovator Extraordinaire by Paul DixonAbout the ContributorsIndex
