Art of Fly Making

An early book on the art of fly making, this classic work was first published in 1855. The Art of Fly Making was written by a master of fly fishing, William Blacker, who began his craft on the beautiful streams of his homeland, Ireland. Full of details and meticulous drawings on the construction of the fly it is matter-of-factly wrtten so that anyone aspiring to master fly making may become practiced in the art. Covering flys of all kinds, from flys used for various parts of the season and for various types of fish, this book is certain to please anyone with a love for fly fishing.