Learn to tie more than 16 classic flies easily, from Tom Rosenbauer, one of the world's most respected how-to writers. More than 700 full-color photos and step-by-step instructions help you tie easily. Designed to use with our Fly-Tying Kit or as a stand-alone reference, it's the fly tying "bible" for fly tiers of all skill levels. 400+ flies from the Orvis catalog are shown in full color, along with tying recipes and proportions for each pattern. Paperback.
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12 of 12 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Review 1 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Priceless,
January 26, 2010
By:
SFish
"I tried to learn to tie flies on the internet. Don't waste your time. The best way to learn fly tying is the Orvis Fly-Tying Guide. Tom Rosenbauer is a true teacher. When I read the step by step instructions it is like he is sitting there at the table with me. Although I am not an experienced tier, I believe this book has something to offer people at all skill levels."
Review 2 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
BEST BOOK FOR LEARNING TO TIE EVER,
November 18, 2009
By:
AJNFLORIDAfrom I LIVE IN FLORIDA RIGHT ON THE GULF OF MEXICO
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GOT TO HAVE IT
"I PURCHASED MY BOOK ABOUT A MONTH AGO,MY ONLY DISAPOINTMENT IS I DID NOT BUY IT SOONER.THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TYING,STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS(IN COLOR) LIST OF ALL MATERIALS NEEDED FOR SPECIFIC FLIES EXPLANATIONS FOR EVEYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLY TYING NOT MENTION IT HAS HUNDREDS OF FULL COLOR PHOTOS IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK SHOWING EVERY KIND OF FLY PATTERN FROM DRIES TO SALTWATER,THIS IS DEFINATELY A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR TYING BOOK COLLECTION AND EVERYTHING IS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND IF YOUR JUST A BEGINNER ITS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED,SKIP THE REST AND GET THE BEST AND THAT IS THE ORVIS FLY-TYING-GUIDE BY TOM ROSENBAUER,AND AGAIN YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED AS I SAID I WOULD HAVE GOT MINE SOONER,EVEN THOUGH IVE BEENTYING FOR YEARS THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE LEARNED ANDTHIS BOOK WILL DEFINATELY HELP WITH THAT"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Book for a Beginner!,
March 11, 2009
By:
SWANKfrom Hammond, LA
"I started tying in December. My wife bought me a vise for Christmas and this book. After accumulating the rest of the gear necessary, I got started. This book has been a great source of information for me. It has walked me thru the processes necessary to get the hang of my new passion. While I do not believe it to be the end all, it is a great start. Highly recommend!"
Review 4 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
All you need..............,
February 19, 2009
By:
blueridgeanglerfrom South Carolina
"I have been tying with this book for several years now. It has a complete section on basic fly tying and recipies for all standard flys. It is well written and has good illustrations and pictures. My go to book!"
Review 5 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
The Gold Standard,
November 19, 2008
By:
filt007from Ithaca, NY
"Simply put this is THE fly tying book to buy. I bought this book when I first began tying and I still find that it is my go to book nearly every time I sit down to tie. This book has excellent photos and detailed instructions that illustrate how to tie several useful flies. Additionally, this book has recipes and high quality photos of hundreds of flies making it a valuable reference. This book truly offers a little something for tying enthusiasts of all skill levels. Tell Santa you want this book."
Review 6 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Spectacular Guide!,
May 1, 2008
By:
Chaaazfrom Boston, MA
"Got this book along with several others, and was immediately impressed with several things; first, the photography is simply the best I've seen to date; the patterns listed are all useful, and arranged in a very usable order; the instructions have expanded commentary that all tying books should copy! This is an EXCELLENT book for beginning and intermediate tyers! Another gem from Orvis."
Review 7 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Fly tying book,
October 8, 2007
By:
WisconsinFishermanfrom Racine, WI
"This book is a great book for beginners fly tyers. I had tried several other books and wished that I would have purchased this book first. The other books just show you the techniques on flys you wouldn't normally use where this books has you tie a usefull fly on the first pattern."
Review 8 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
for the beginner and the experienced,
October 5, 2007
By:
bamboofrom Virginia
"I bought this book along with a few others when I was getting started tying. I found that it went into good detail to explain techniques, which I found very useful as a newbie. This book was easy enough to follow as a beginner which is hard to pull off with so much information. I also liked the very large selection of flies and recipes from the Orvis catalog. If you can get through this book you can tie nearly any fly."
Review 9 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Must for your fly tying reference,
October 5, 2007
By:
EllicottCityFlyer
"Own over dozen fly tying books but this is the best by far. It's great for not only beginners but also for intermediate tier like me. It also has enough patters that it would allow me to tie more complex patterns. Must have for your fly tying book collection."
Review 10 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Beginners guide with patterns,
October 4, 2007
By:
medicfrom Pottstown, PA
"If you only buy one book to get started in fly tying, this is it. It gives you all the information needed to get started with all the patterens necessary. If you follow the patterns and instructions, you can't go wrong. A must have for anyone starting out."
Review 11 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
April 2, 2005
By:
E. Muthoni
"Just visited your web site for the first time and i have to say that I am real impressed. It’s quite comprehensive and informative especially for a fly tier like myself. Keep up the good work. Thank you."
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Review 12 for Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
January 13, 2004
By:
I GABE
"CLEAR AND CONCISE. I RECCOMEND IT TO EVERY TYER NEW OR EXPERIENCED.IT GIVES YOU A CLEAR VIEW OF TYING IN A STEP BY STEP SEQUENCE, OR AS A REFERENCE TO COMPLETE A FLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION"
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