The Fly Tier's Benchside ReferenceThe Fly Tier's Benchside Reference, Ted Leeson & Jim Schollmeyer. The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference by Ted Leeson and Jim Schollmeyer is hailed as the "Bible" of fly tying, an unprecedented, encyclopedic guide that belongs on every tier's bench! Unlike pattern books, this monumental volume focuses exclusively on mastering techniques and dressing styles. With over 3,000 stunning color photographs and step by step instructions, it provides an

Wyatt presents a wide ranging and entertaining investigation of some of fly-fishing's central mysteries such as the intelligence of trout

this book reveals that fishing is far more than just a pastime

More than a simple fishing book

This indispensable guide is the ultimate reference for any angler targeting trout in the streams and rivers of the American West

thorax flies and no-hackle flies

still in its original plastic wrap

a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies—all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States

Flyfishing Still Water

and grasshoppers as bait

We meet the craftsmen we've only imagined

from the historical context and the stories of the tiers who created them

But it has substantially transcended its 'how to' genre