(Description) Brand new book, Signed by the Author, but with slightly bumped corner from shipping. ***(Synopsis) Learn the histories of these classic flies, as well as how to tie them. Covers their origins in the 1890s up through the mid-1970s. Includes flies that remain popular today, as well as forgotten classics that were once popular or that exhibit stylistic merit. 350 beautiful full color photos, 288 pgs. View More...
***(Synopsis) The state of Oregon is a fly-fishing paradise. From famous trout rivers such as the Deschutes and Metolius, to steelhead on the Umpqua and the Rogue, to abundant smallmouth on the John Day, Oregon has it all. Editor-in-chief of American Fly Fishing magazine and long-time Oregon resident John Shewey showcases 50 flies that are essential for anyone planning a trip to this state. Each fly pattern is accompanied by a stunning, detailed image with a recipe. Shewey, a recognized authority on West Coast flies and their histories, not only explains how to fish and rig each pattern but al... View More...
(Description) Moderate edgewear and bumps to book and unclipped jacket. ***(Synopsis) The spring creeks of the west - those silky smooth meandering streams whose waters emanate from springs, rather than directly from snowmelt - offer perhaps the ultimate challenge for trout anglers. Waters like the Henry's Fork, Silver Creek and Fall River View More...
(Description) Moderate edgewear and bumps to book and unclipped jacket. ***(Synopsis) The spring creeks of the west - those silky smooth meandering streams whose waters emanate from springs, rather than directly from snowmelt - offer perhaps the ultimate challenge for trout anglers. Waters like the Henry's Fork, Silver Creek and Fall River View More...
(Synopsis) The spring creeks of the west - those silky smooth meandering streams whose waters emanate from springs, rather than directly from snowmelt - offer perhaps the ultimate challenge for trout anglers. Waters like the Henry's Fork, Silver Creek and Fall River are famed for their immense hatches and big, difficult trout... That is the point of this book... to offer an in-depth look at the techniques and strategies that will, with just a little practice, help you enjoy fly-fishing at it's aesthetic finest on the glassy waters of the Western spring creeks. View More...
(Description) Water staining and warping to first 100+ pages at the bottom corner, otherwise completely usable as a guide, just not particularly collectible even with the signature. View More...
(Description) Light bump to bottom corner, else like new! ***(Synopsis) Among the greatest salmon rivers in the world are the famed Spey and Aberdeenshire Dee, whose storied pools and sea-bright salmon inspired generations of anglers and fly dressers. Spey flies and Dee flies originated and evolved in the valleys through which these rivers flow, but across the glove, fly dressers have long been emulating the fashion of these flies, calling them Spey styles and Dee styles. Destined to become a classic, Spey Flies & Dee Flies is the most thorough and up-to-date book on these traditional flies an... View More...
***(Synopsis) The author is the world?s leading authority on the history and tying of Spey flies simply because they caught his fancy in the 1980s and over the years he has conducted more research on the topic by far than anyone else. His vision for this new incarnation of his original Spey Flies (Amato Publications, 2002) includes a tremendous upgrade from the original?an entirely new book, in fact?because he has uncovered so many historical facts, intrigues, people, and flies that have never been compiled in a single volume, or even presented in any form to the interested audience. His origi... View More...
(Description) One of a Limited Edition of 125 Signed/Numbered copies on a limitation page bound in at the front. *** (Synopsis) Steelhead flies represent the highest echelon of artistic fly-dressing. They enjoy a rich tradition as both a functionally designed lure for tempting the much-revered steelhead, but also as a creative expression of the aesthetic appeal of fly angling. John Shewey, has produced another well-written and researched book, rich in technique, method and innovation. Through concise text and hundreds of sharp, color photographs--including step-by-step and artistic individual ... View More...
(Synopsis) Steelhead flies represent the highest echelon of artistic fly-dressing. They enjoy a rich tradition as both a functionally designed lure for tempting the much-revered steelhead, but also as a creative expression of the aesthetic appeal of fly angling. John Shewey, has produced another well-written and researched book, rich in technique, method and innovation. Through concise text and hundreds of sharp, color photographs--including step-by-step and artistic individual fly plates--Shewey covers: materials for steelhead flies; basic tying techniques; hairwing and featherwing flies; Spe... View More...
(Description) One of a Limited Edition of 125 Signed/Numbered copies, with a fly by the Author tipped in!! *** (Synopsis) Steelhead flies represent the highest echelon of artistic fly-dressing. They enjoy a rich tradition as both a functionally designed lure for tempting the much-revered steelhead, but also as a creative expression of the aesthetic appeal of fly angling. John Shewey, has produced another well-written and researched book, rich in technique, method and innovation. Through concise text and hundreds of sharp, color photographs--including step-by-step and artistic individual fly pl... View More...
***(Synopsis) Each River Journal treats one famous North American fly fishing river in depth, on gloss paper with dramatic all-color photographs showing the river and its fishing in its different moods throughout the year. Each book is authored by one experienced writer/angler; color photographs are contributed by professionals. Helpful area maps provide access information for anglers including river drifting, campgrounds, boat launching, shuttling, etc. There is insider fly-fishing help including timing of insect hatches, matching flies, lodging, guide and fly shop services, additional biblio... View More...
