by John McKim

Autographs are special as each includes a fly drawing as part of his signature.

You'll notice the cover in the photo has dog ears. The guilty parties here kept "taking it home for a look" before we could get the picture. This wonderful book appeals at several levels. First, it takes the easy road where possible. Second, the illustrations are world class. Third, the flies illustrated actually catch fish.

You'll notice the cover in the photo has dog ears. The guilty parties here kept "taking it home for a look" before we could get the picture. This wonderful book appeals at several levels. First, it takes the easy road where possible. Second, the illustrations are world class. Third, the flies illustrated actually catch fish.

Flyfishing Magazine's review of the first edition -- it's now in its 7th! -- "John McKim has illustrated the book with extremely clear step-by-step illustrations of tying techniques, and he's added illustrations for left-handed tiers. . . The explanation of feathers dry versus wet, structure, markings etc. -- is easily understood and complete."

Editor's Note: If you know anyone left-handed who ties flies, or wants to tie flies, this book is absolutely wonderful. Sure beats trying to look at how-to graphics in a mirror for lefties. It also shows why clear b&w sketches, if masterly done, beat color photography for instructional purposes. Beginners find this the best "first tie" book on the market. Tiers at all levels will find useful tips and techniques that only come after a lifetime at the vise. A must!

Fly Tying ... Adventures in Fur, Feathers and Fun, by John McKim

(158 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" paperbound, 40 photos, 380 drawings.)