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Stillwater Flies with Phil Rowley & Friends
A Deep Dive into Proven Patterns for Productive Lakes
Phil Rowley—renowned stillwater expert and long-time fly-tying columnist for B.C. Outdoors Sport Fishing magazine—brings together over 17 years of fly-tying experience in this comprehensive, full-color guide. Stillwater Flies with Phil Rowley & Friends features 35 proven patterns drawn from Phil’s columns, his personal collection, and contributions from some of the most talented fly tyers in the stillwater community.
Organized by key stillwater food sources, the book covers everything from chironomids and scuds to dragonflies, mayflies, leeches, and attractors. Each pattern includes in-depth commentary on materials, tying challenges, or the fly’s origin, along with step-by-step instructions and high-resolution photography—making it an invaluable resource at the vise.
35 expertly selected stillwater fly patterns
Covers major lake food sources: chironomids, scuds, leeches, damselflies, dragonflies, mayflies (Callibaetis), water boatmen, and attractors
Detailed tying notes and development history for each fly
Step-by-step instructions with over 250 full-color images
Spiral-bound for durability and ease of use at the tying bench
Full color; 154 pages; 9" x 6.6"
Whether you’re new to stillwater tying or a seasoned lake angler, this book is packed with inspiration, insight, and flies that catch fish.