Feather Craft: The Amazing Birds and Feathers Used In Classic Salmon Flies

$49.95

Description

Photographic guide to the unusual and beautiful feathers used in fly tying.

First ever photographic and illustrated guide to the unusual and beautiful feathers used in salmon fly patterns, some common, others rare.

In addition to macro photos of individual feathers and striking portraits of complete capes, Allison McClay’s classic portraits of birds in the field bring life to the text. Through 16 classic and current flies, shown with complete step by step photos, the author teaches techniques for working with the feathers and also shares modern substitutes to more obscure feathers used in traditional salmon fly tying.

Hardcover, 288 pages