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Ronn Lucas, Sr. recommended Steelhead Fly Tying Guide
a few weeks ago, and I was delighted when it showed up in
our mail. I haven't tied a steelhead fly in years, but
if ever the urge to do so occurs, I have the perfect
reference.
Steelhead Fly Tying Guide is a 'pattern book' -
but it is much more. The history of Steelhead flies is
facinating! The author, H. Kent Helvie also covers style,
materials, wet flies, spey flies, imitators and believe it
or not dry flies. By covers, that includes specific
information, techniques and step-by-step instructions for
flies in each of the catagories. You can see examples of
his step-by-step instructions here on Fly Anglers OnLine
at: The Cummings
and Summer Twilight II.
There are ton's of full page, full color photos of everything -
materials, feathers, hooks and of course the flies! The photo at
the left in actual size is 8 1/2" x 11". You can see the
details. Each of the sections mentioned above have at least
2 full page plates of the flies taught in that section. It is really
every well organized.
Do you know the difference between Spey Flies and Dee
Strip Wing flies? The little historic pieces
do add an extra touch to this very well written and
presented book. H. Kent Helvie not only writes well, he
does his instruction in steps which the average tier
can perform. Yes, you too can tie these beautiful (and
effective flies)!
If you have a Christmas 'Wish List' the Steelhead
Fly Tying Guide would be a dandy addition to your library.
Or a fine gift to a tying friend. ~ DLB
Steelhead Fly Tying Guide
95 pages
8 1/2" x 11"
Softcover $24.95 U.S.
ISBN 1-878175-85-8
Published by Frank Amato Publications.
There are ton's of full page, full color photos of everything -
materials, feathers, hooks and of course the flies! The photo at
the left in actual size is 8 1/2" x 11". You can see the
details. Each of the sections mentioned above have at least
2 full page plates of the flies taught in that section. It is really
every well organized.
Do you know the difference between Spey Flies and Dee
Strip Wing flies? The little historic pieces
do add an extra touch to this very well written and
presented book. H. Kent Helvie not only writes well, he
does his instruction in steps which the average tier
can perform. Yes, you too can tie these beautiful (and
effective flies)!