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Good Flies by John Gierach

From the vise of America’s favorite fly-fishing author. In this intimate look at the flies that catch his trout—and the stories behind them—John Gierach shares his favorites and how he ties them. Along the way, he explores his tools, materials, and journey from tinkerer to trusted fly tyer, all told in his unmistakable, down-to-earth voice.

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  • Gierach’s go-to patterns: mayflies, spinners, midges, caddis, hoppers, nymphs, and streamers
  • Chapters on fly design, materials, and a minimalist tying approach
  • Includes personal reflections, fishing tales, and tying philosophy

Specs:
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Illustrations: B&W throughout

What the Experts Say

“If Mark Twain were alive and a modern-day fly fisherman, he still would be hard put to top John Gierach.”
Sports Illustrated

“Gierach’s skill lies in turning maddening frustration into fun.”
USA Today

“Gierach writes with more knowledge and more humor about all the joys, vicissitudes, horrors, and hallelujahs of pursuing fish than almost anyone else laboring at the craft today.”
John Nichols

About the Author

John Gierach is the bestselling author of Trout Bum and over a dozen other angling classics. His columns and essays have appeared in Sports Afield, Fly Rod & Reel, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and more. He lives in Lyons, Colorado, and remains one of fly fishing’s most beloved storytellers.

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