Good Flies: Favorite Trout Patterns & How They Got That Way

Good Flies: Favorite Trout Patterns & How They Got That WayIn Good Flies, John Gierach offers an intimate look behind the vise, sharing the fly patterns that have worked best for him over the years and how he ties them. This book chronicles his evolution as a fly tyer, from a hopeless tinkerer to an expert who has settled on a small handful of essential patterns that catch most of his trout. Gierach discusses the simple tools he prefers for tying, making a strong case for using natural materials. Throughout the book, he includes chapters on a variety of flies—dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, spinners, midges, caddis, hoppers, and streamers—complete with fishing stories and his signature musings on days both on the stream and at the vise. More Info:This book is an essential resource for fly-fishing enthusiasts who are curious about what a master angler keeps in his fly box. Gierach walks readers through the tools and techniques that have helped him refine his craft over the years. The