Modern Steelhead Flies
By (author) Rob Russell, Jay Nicholas Contributions by Jon Jensen
Publication date:
30 November 2017Length of book:
320 pagesPublisher
Stackpole BooksISBN-13: 9780811711210
Fly patterns, step-by-step tying instructions, and fishing tips from hardcore West Coast and Great Lakes steelheaders. Includes over 30 tiers from around the country, ranging from British Columbia to Great Lakes. Features in-depth analysis on topics such as important fly design characteristics, unconventional wisdom at the vise and on the water, and tying and fishing the popular style of fly known as Intruders.
- 14 patterns tied in detail with over 400 step by step images
- Fishing and tying tips
- Choosing the right materials
- Gallery of flies from famous anglers and tiers such as April Vokey, Lani Waller, Ed Ward, and Trey Combs
What a great piece of work—encyclopedic, honest, thoroughly researched, beautifully presented. This is the only book of steelhead flies that any steelhead fly nut will ever need. I would advise buying two, because everyone that sees your copy will want to take it home with them.