Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Books
Call me old school, but I love learning from books! Yes, I know that I’m a YouTuber (whatever that means!), yet there is something special about following a tier as he or she picks apart a pattern, teasing out the critical information through the course. When examining fly fishing books, it is obvious that many others truly reflect on their ability and how they break down fly fishing, thus you will find me rereading favorites all of the time.
Learn a broad range of techniques for dry flies, streamers, and wet flies by tying the modern flies that everyone is talking about. Author Tim Cammisa teaches you how to tie these simple but effective patterns and then how to take the techniques you’ve learned and use them for most of the other core patterns—old and new—that should be in your box. Includes information on the latest materials, tying tips from other tiers, and 13 patterns with recipes and complete step-by-step instructions.
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Fly Tying for Everyone
It’s my honor to announce “Fly Tying for Everyone,” my new book! This fly tying book will teach you a broad range of techniques that can be applied to all of your favorite patterns plus modern flies. In this book, I teach you how to tie these simple but effective patterns and then how to take the techniques you’ve learned and use them for most of the other core patterns—old and new—that should be in your box.
Jay Nichols worked with me to create this project, then I took his ideas and ran with them! The book starts with an examination of fly tying today, from the essential tools to modern materials and their impact on our tying. Next, I selected patterns that incorporated the techniques needed to be a successful fly tier, then broke each apart down in step-by-step fashion for you to learn from. Within each of those patterns, I also shared additional critical information…most importantly, some of my best fly fishing tips are shared throughout!
Thank you for all of the support along the way, via my videos, speaking appearances, and more! It’s because of all of you that this book exists, and I’m honored to share it with you here.
"Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying"
This book is one highly recommended for beginners, as Charlie does an excellent job of introducing the essential tools, techniques, and patterns to the fly tyer just starting. There are always many pictures to reinforce the instruction, making it easy to see everything along the way.
Put together by David Klausmeyer, he interviewed a number of "masters" in fly tying and fly fishing, and asked them about their best fishing flies. This book gives an account of those patterns, many found in varying disciplines of fly fishing. The interviews are short, and there are few tying directions, yet when you examine this book for what it is, a collection of flies that simply work, it's tough to beat. I have fished many patterns in the book upon reading, and have had a lot of success with them, hence the recommendation.
This style of fly fishing continues to grow, and many thanks in the United States go to George Daniel in sharing his expertise with us. This book gives an excellent understanding of tight line nymphing, discussing techniques, flies, and gear. I highly recommend reading this if you want to push your nymphing skills to the next level.
Ready for the “next” book on fly fishing at a high level?!? Here it is, brought to us by my friend, Devin Olsen. Through this text, Devin takes time to share insight and thoughts behind what it takes to be more successful on the water. This book is packed with TONS of information, and I recommend reading it multiple times…then again in a year!
"Trout and their Food: A Compact Guide for Fly Fishers"
Written by Dave Whitlock, this book seems nearly basic at first, but is an absolute wealth of information to help us as both fly fishermen and tyers. Dave and Emily Whitlock have been incredible ambassadors of our sport, and this is one that comes highly recommended as a resource by me.
A former member of the Team England fly fishing competitive squad, Jeremy Lucas packed this book full of fly fishing and fly tying tips and techniques that will absolutely change the way you do things. I recommend this text for those at the intermediate to advanced stages, being that many of the approaches require a thorough background in the explained areas. The major topic of the book is Jeremy's leader-to-hand approach, including his journey to develop it, with some incredible information nestled within.
Technical fly fishing for large trout can be intense, but Rene Harrop helps us by sharing his experiences on the water and at the bench. This book can be embraced by all levels of fly fishermen that want to push themselves to the next level. This is one I recommend, especially if interested in fishing pressured water, including tailwaters.
Paul Weamer goes in detail here, investigating the insects that impact us most as fly fishers. Being that Paul has spent time on the Delaware in NY and is now out West, it’s obvious through this text that Paul has the experience needed to figure out these hatches. After breaking down the life cycle for the important insects, Paul then spends time offering patterns to imitate the specific bugs…what more could you want?? This is an easy read that I keep close as a reference guide, and suggest the same for you.