Pfeiffer begins with describing essential and accessory tools and fly-tying materials and then moves into fly-tying methods.  These proven methods allow tyers to easily construct good-looking and effective dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, terrestrials, streamers and bucktails by following the step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs.

    A single fly will not produce results in all environments all the time.  These 100 flies are some of the best for effectively hitting trout in all fishing environments in the United States, including such essentials as Adams, Quill Gordon, Mosquito, Black Gnat, Light Cahill, Grizzly King, Breadcrust, White Marabou Streamer, Gray Ghost, Mylar Minnow, and Woolly Bugger.

    Pfeiffer states, “Fly-tying is what you make of it ...  There is a lot more to learn and any fly-tyer of any experience will tell you that he or she is constantly trying new techniques, perfecting old techniques, exploring new ways to tie and expand your imagination in fly-tying.  From this book, [fly-tyers] will be able to tie many different types of patterns, to perfect most techniques and to evolve steadily in [their] fly-tying experience and abilities.”

    Pfeiffer has been fishing and tying flies for more than 50 years.  He has written for more than 80 magazines, earned more than 60 awards for his writing and photography and has served as president of three outdoor writers associations.  “Tying Trout Flies” is his 19th book.

    “Tying Trout Flies” can be purchased from major bookstores (ISBN 0-87349-292-7) or directly from the publisher, Krause Publications,  (800) 258-0929, or www.krausebooks.com.