Spey Flies and How to Tie Them

Description

Advice for choosing the best hooks, thread, materials, and feathers

Spey Flies originated on the River Spey in northeastern Scotland and are well over one hundred and fifty years old. Author Bob Veverka, passionate about Spey flies, gives us the history and background on 115 classic patterns, including step-by-step instructions for tying the Lady Caroline, White-Winged Akroyd Dee, and Orange Heron.

tiers like Syd Glasso, Walt Johnson, Mark Walkick, and Steve Gobin. Patterns covered include the Akroyd, Ghost, Golden Pheasant Spey, and Steelhead Sunrise. Veverka has read numerous books on the subject and gives a historical overview and background on how the flies developed and what has been published to date on the subject.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bob Veverka is also the author of Innovative Saltwater Flies. He lives in Vermont.