Tom RosenbauerThe Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies: How to Tie the Most Successful Freshwater and Saltwater Patterns

Very nicely done. Tom does a wonderful job getting very specific about a limited number of flies. I really enjoy the approach. Personally, I would have given the space devoted to saltwater flies to more trout flies, but I understand why this space is given. The author also devotes not a small amount of space devoted to explain the selection and qualities of materials specific to each of the flies. That feature alone makes this book worth the price. I dig this book.

I have a lot of books buy this well know author from Orvis, Tom Rosenbauer . This one is one of the best. As a fly-tier I really liked the history and photos on how to make these flies. What a great book; buy it and you will not be sorry! Ole Coop

Like the detail and pictures in this book. Great reference and supplements "The Orvis Fly Tying Guide". I would recommend to any fly tyer looking for a good reference.

Great book. Easy to follow instructions. Variations of the patterns are included. The history of each fly is included. Very interesting read and a great resource.

Simply put, this book answers: if I was stuck on an island or in a river with only one box of flies, what would I bring and how would I tie them? I am overwhelmed by the books and websites showing 1,000s of patterns to tie AND fish. What's great about Tom's book is that it showcases the best fresh and saltwater flies: those essential patterns that should be staples in any box now or 20 years from now. I appreciate the complete pattern instructions and recipes for the original fly as well as important variations, combined with beautiful, extra-large step-by-step photos. The full-page "portraits" of each pattern are beautiful, and the interviews with the pattern originators and history of each fly really set this book apart. It works for both the veteran angler/fly-tyer and the novice as an introductory gift. Highly recommended!

I borrowed this book from the library, this book is highly good and well made for a orvis book, i like orvis books, this book is about fly tying and shows plunty of pictures of a person tying flies, i recommend this book if you are starting out or you just want a reference book to fly tying, this book is highly recommended.

Le produit m'a été livré dans le délai prévu. La qualité mentionnée était exacte. Je suis très satisfait et je recommande fortement ce vendeur. Excellent sur toute la ligne !

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