Full Description
Photographic guide to the unusual and beautiful feathers used in fly tying
First ever photographic and illustrated guide to the unusual and beautiful feathers used in salmon fly patterns, some common, others rare. In addition to macro photos of individual feathers and striking portraits of complete capes, Allison McClay's classic portraits of birds in the field bring life to the text. Through 16 classic and current flies, shown with complete step by step photos, the author teaches techniques for working with the feathers and also shares modern substitutes to more obscure feathers used in traditional salmon fly tying.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Foreword: Conservation of the Birds and Fisheries
1. The Birds and their Feathers
2. Anatomy of a Feather and a Fly
3. The Flies
4. Substitute Feathers
About the Photography
Organisations to Support
Recommended Reading and Viewing
Index
