Tying Small Flies [Paperback]

Taking trout on lightweight rods with flies as small as size 20 and 30 is a challenge that Ed Engle aims to help with. This book covers small-fly history, tying tools, and materials, and includes tips on fishing techniques from Engle's 30 years of experience fishing small flies on the South Platte River.Taking trout on lightweight rods with flies as small as size 20 and 30 is a challenge. Learn to imitate midges' trailing shucks and drowned adults, tie tiny parachutes and white-winged Tricos, and create patterns that mimic microcaddis and micro scuds. Engle covers small-fly history, tying tools, and materials. Tips on fishing techniques come from Ed Engle's 30 years of experience fishing small flies on the South Platte River.Ed Engle lives in Colorado, where he guides and instructs fly fishers on the South Platte River. His website is www.edengleflyfishing.com.