John Gierach is an internationally respected and highly acclaimed fishing writer; people take note of what he has to say."Good Flies" is an intimate glimpse into the mind of the master fly fisherman, and focuses on the trout flies he has found most successful and how he ties them. There are chapters on how he developed as a fly-tyer - from being a hopeless tinkerer who tried every pattern there was to setting on a large handful of favourite patterns that now catch most of his trout.Throughout, the book is punctuated with fishing stories and observations, always full of wit and deft experience, making this and essential reference source - and a great read - for angling enthusiast everywhere.

About the Author

John Gierach is a master fly fisherman, best-selling author, and acclaimed poet.

Reviews

""If Mark Twain were alive and a modern-day fly fisherman, he would still be hard put to top John Gierach." --Sports Illustrated"