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This book takes a different approach from a traditional pattern manual. The author brings together 17 highly regarded fly-tyers from around the world, including Hans van Klinken, Davy Wotton, Walter Reisinger, Barry Ord Clarke, Mike Lawson and Michael Olesen, to explore not only how particular flies are tied, but why their construction, proportions, materials and details make them effective fishing tools. Rather than simply providing recipes to copy, the book encourages the reader to look closely at the mechanics and thought process behind each pattern. Contributors discuss their individual approaches and the subtle details that can transform a fly from merely attractive to genuinely functional. The result is both an instructional reference and an inspirational exploration of fly-tying creativity. New. Full colour photographs and b&w illustrations throughout. Softcover, 24cm x 17cm, 245 pages.