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Book SynopsisExpert angler Ed Engle combines his two classic books on small fly tying and fishing in one updated, second-edition volume, covering patterns for tiny, sparsely dressed flies and how to fish them. Engle covers small-fly history as well as tools, special materials, specific patterns, tying techniques, and a full complement of patterns.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Anatomy of a Small-Fly River 2. Tackle for Fishing Small Flies 3. The Power of Observation 4. Basic Small-Fly Nymphing Techniques 5. Basic Dry-Fly and In-the-Film Small-Fly Techniques 6. The Fine Arts of Striking, Hooking, Playing and Landing Trout on Small Flies 7. Fishing the Major Small-Fly Hatches 8. The Elements of Style 9. Small Flies History 10. Small-Fly Hooks and Tying Tools 11. Hanging by a Thread 12. A Little Flash 13. Wired 14. Getting Down — Weight for Small Flies 15. Midge Larvae and Midge Pupae 16. Midges on Top and in the Surface Film 17. Blue-Winged Olives 18. Tiny Parachutes 19. Tricos 20. Floating Nymphs 21. Pale Morning Duns 22. Microcaddis 23. Microscuds 24. Tiny Ants 25. Tiny, Simple, Old, New, and Effective Small-Fly Patterns 26. Guide's Choice 27. Poor Man's CDC 28. Tiny Flies Books of Interest to Small-Fly Fishers Index
