C. Boyd Pfeiffer, a noted flyfishing expert, provides easy step-by-step instructions for tying all types of flies designed to catch warmwater fish. This full-colour guide lists everything anglers need to create 75 great-looking and effective flies to entice such warmwater fish as bass, pike and panfish. Dozens of oversize flies are displayed in brilliant colour, allowing easier viewing for anglers. Each fly includes background information, materials needed and the tying sequence. Essential fly-tying methods are thoroughly reviewed, as well as required tools and tying materials. Perfect for all skill levels.

43 American fly-tying masters, including Mary Orvis Marbury, Thaddeus Norris, and Theodore Gordon.

The second in a new Stackpole Books series featuring 50 important flies from a particular region, tied by anglers with close ties and local knowledge of the place. Pennsylvania has 86,000 miles of rivers and streams, including freestone streams, tailwaters, and spring creeks, flowing through 46,000 square miles of diverse country ranging from mountainous terrain to farm land. This volume, by Pennsylvania angling expert Eric Naguski, showcases flies that work well on the diverse waters there and pays tribute to the region he knows so well. Though not a tying manual, each fly is featured in a spread that includes a large, easy-to-see image, recipe, and tying notes.

Barr is the most successful designer of commercially distributed flies in the world. The Barr Emerger is an unrivaled pattern for western mayfly situations, and the Copper John has evolved into the most popular fly of the millennium. Learn Barr's methods for tying his favorite flies, with step-by-step instructions and clear color photos so even inexperienced tiers can create the Copper John, Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser, Slumpbuster, and more.

Crappie are the Rodney Dangerfields of freshwater fish. No respect, especially from fly-fishermen. But the Wilsons¿ latest book is about to change all that. Despite their name, there are a lot of good things about crappie: they can be found across the U.S.; they're abundant; crappie are voracious, competitive feeders, they're strong fighters on light tackle; and they taste delicious. In their usual concise and highly entertaining style, the Wilsons explore, year-round by season, the fish, its behaviors and habitats; the most effective equipment; when, where, how to find and catch them; best flies and fly styles, including fly-tying steps; and more. Crappie myths are debunked. Exciting and productive crappie fishing is available year-round, so get out there and enjoy it!

Bluegill Fly Fishing & Flies will show you that large bluegill can be as selective as any trout. Their pugnacity is legendary and their yanking, diving, twisting battles make for a tenacious opponent, especially on ultralight equipment. The Wilsons share: proper equipment; the best flies, including their recipes and techniques for using them; identifying the most productive bluegill waters; bluegill habits and behaviors; effective presentations; and many more tips learned over their combined 75 years of experience fishing for bluegill. This book is your guide to more and larger bluegills.