Full Description
Sometimes the best fly is a simple one. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with tying or an expert looking to get back to the basics, these simple wet flies, nymphs, dry flies, and streamers will often catch fish as well as - if not better than - more complex patterns. This guide shows you all the techniques, tools, and materials you need to get started.Techniques for tying quick, durable, and effective fliesSimple flies from history, plus interviews with modern anglers such as Chico Fernandez, Bob Wyatt, Daniel Galhardo, and Chris StewartContains flies for and inspired by tenkara fishing
Contents
Introduction1. The Sensible Iconoclasts2. Tying Simple FliesTools, materials and techniques3. Simple Wet FliesPete Hidy and the FlymphDaniel Galhardo and the Tenkara MovementFishing Simple Wet Flies4. Simple NymphsChris Stewart: The Tenkara BumWalt and his WormNymphs for competitionFishing simple nymphs5. Simple Dry FliesBob Wyatt: The fish connect the dotsFishing simple dry flies6. Simple StreamersChico Fernandez: Marabou and MarlinFishing simple streamersIndex
