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A History of Fly Fishing in 50 Patterns
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Ian Whitelaw traces 500 years of fly fishing history through 50 iconic flies illustrated in watercolour. Origins, tying instructions, biographies of the creators and evolution of tackle: a captivating panorama for every fly fisher. Editions Gerfaut, 223 pages, 2017.
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A history of fly fishing in 50 patterns: Ian Whitelaw
500 years of fly history through 50 iconic patterns illustrated in watercolour
Ian Whitelaw traces five centuries of fly fishing history through 50 iconic flies that have marked the evolution of the sport. For each pattern, the author details the origin of the fly, its tying instructions, the biography of its creator and its contribution to the practice of both freshwater and sea fishing. The flies are beautifully illustrated in watercolour and accompanied by archive documents.
- 50 iconic flies that shaped 500 years of fly fishing history
- Origin of each pattern, tying instructions and biographies of the creators
- Flies illustrated in watercolour - archive documents and chapters on the evolution of tackle
- From freshwater fishing to sea fishing - all disciplines represented
- Author: Ian Whitelaw, recognised specialist in the history of fly fishing
- Editions Gerfaut, 2017 - 223 pages, ideal as a gift for any passionate fly fisher