Soft Cover - 224p
From the dust jacket - In his popular first book, Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying, which has become the new bible for learning fly-tying fundamentals, Craven chose a wide range of perennial patterns to teach the new tiers (and those looking to improve their skills) how to get started off right. In his new book, Craven teaches more advanced techniques and features instructions and detailed fishing information for his best-selling signature patterns, most of which are available through Umpqua Feather Merchants.
Going into the meticulous level of detail that Craven is known for, he touches on advanced topics such as dubbing loops, brushing techniques, tying "messy" flies neatly, techniques with epoxy, foam, rubber legs, and much more. Craven takes readers on a tour of his creative process, walking them through the different versions, incarnations, and failures associated with his patterns, which are some of the most popular in the United States for waters ranging from small streams to saltwater flats.
Charlie Craven has set the standard for innovation in fly tying . . . that very few tiers can match.
Tim Heng
Charlie Craven is a master fly tier and more importantly, a natural-born teacher. . . . Whether you are just getting started, or a longtime tier who wants to learn new tricks, Charlie can help.
Ross Purnell, editor, Fly Fisherman magazine