Widely acknowledged as a classic work on the subject, The Handbook of Fly Tying is written by one of Britain's leading fly dressers and includes: ·tChoice of equipment and materials ·tEssential preparatory techniques ·tIn-depth instruction for tying tails, ribbing, hackles and wings ·tSuperb step-by-step colour photography

Peter Gathercole is a vastly experienced fly fisher whose words and photographs have appeared in countless magazines. His encyclopaedic knowledge of fly tying has led to three best-selling books on the subject. Peter is a gifted angler, naturalist and journalist and principal photographer to the premier UK magazines, Trout and Salmon and Trout Fisherman.