Re: Book Review: Tying Small Flies
While size #22 is generally as small as I go, I think that both of Engle's books (Tying and Fishing) are excellent. I might even give the Tying Small Flies book a five since it is such an excellent reference for someone who wants to get started with this type of fly.
One thing that is really neat about tying small flies is that when you switch to bass flies or saltwater flies, you feel like you have an unlimited number of wraps to get the material on the hook and an unlimited amount of space to which you can secure it. 8T :D
Re: Book Review: Tying Small Flies
My apologies for resurrecting an older thread. However, I thought people who like to read Ed Engle's books would like to know that he produced a book prior to the so called Small Flies books, called Flyfishing The Tailwaters. I personally consider it somewhat of a a real anglers flytying bible. He discusses the flies he prefers to fish from top to bottom during the emergences of all the major insects such as midges, stoneflies, mayflies, caddis, terrestrials and baitfish. I would give the book a five-star rating in terms of content of information. This book was the precursor to the other two that now line the bookshelves of retail books stores and fly shops. Hope this was of benefit to those who are Ed Engle fans!
Re: Book Review: Tying Small Flies
If you are a bit scared of trying tiny flies, don't be. I was for a long while, didn't think I was good enough, then this book inspired me to try it and I was amazed with what I did. Tiny flies are easier to tie in many ways such as there are fewer materials in them and also mistakes can be less obvious... give it a go, it's fun.