Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies
Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies by Mike Valla is a reprint edition published by Stackpole Books on February 1, 2020. This 252-page book presents an exploration of the Catskills region, known as the birthplace of a distinctive American style of fly. Valla delves into the history of the area’s rivers, fly fishers, and fly tiers, offering a blend of historical context and practical instruction.
Readers will find detailed step-by-step tying methods for 11 Catskill-style fly patterns, accompanied by color photos of unique flies from the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum. This book serves as a resource for those interested in both the art of fly tying and the rich history of American fly fishing, making it a valuable addition to the library of any fishing enthusiast.
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The Catskills region of the eastern United States, just two hours northeast of New York City, was the birthplace of a uniquely American style of fly that continues to grace the bins of fly shops around the world.
Mike Valla explores the essence of Catskill flies, delving into the history of the region’s rivers, fly fishers, and fly tiers and blending their colorful histories with precise step-by-step tying methods. He compares the styles of all of the Catskill school of fly tiers and shares color photos of never-before-seen flies from the vaults of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum as well as detailed tying steps for 11 Catskill-style fly patterns.
This book is essential for those not only interested in learning to tie the Catskill-style flies, but also those interested in the history of American fly fishing.
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