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April 16th, 2001
From Field to Fly
By Scott H. Seymour
If you really like catching fish on flies you have tied, try this; prepare
the materials yourself! Perfect for those who have been asking the
"how to" questions on bird skins on the Bulletin Board.
For the most part, it can be done and From Field To Fly explains
in vivid color and clear text how to process skins and hides for your
own tying use.
Scott Seymour covers the methods for preparing; birds, upland game, waterfowl,
small game, deer and large game. He shows you the tools and techniques necessary
for doing the job completely and correctly. Identification of the various birds and the
important feathers for fly tying is well illustrated.
He also includes great color pictures of the flies you can tie from these materials, including
the recipes. Neat idea. The Breadcrust Nymph, tied from stripped grouse tail feather,
rabbit dubbing and ruffed grouse body hackle is shown here.
So go ahead and catch your game and process it yourself, landing that next
fish will be that much more rewarding. You don't have to be a hunter to
take advantage of this book. One doesn't have to look far (especially in fly-fishing
circles) to find a hunter who is willing to part with fur or feathers which are going
to be put to good use. The author does cover 'road kill' too.
Over-all, an excellent, well thought-out book. ~ JB
From Field to Fly
40 pages, Full-color photographs
8 1/2" x 11"
Softbound, $9.95 U.S
ISBN 1-57188-205-7
Published by Frank Amato Publications, Inc.
P.O. Box 82112
Portland, OR. 97282
Scott Seymour covers the methods for preparing; birds, upland game, waterfowl,
small game, deer and large game. He shows you the tools and techniques necessary
for doing the job completely and correctly. Identification of the various birds and the
important feathers for fly tying is well illustrated.
He also includes great color pictures of the flies you can tie from these materials, including
the recipes. Neat idea. The Breadcrust Nymph, tied from stripped grouse tail feather,
rabbit dubbing and ruffed grouse body hackle is shown here.