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(SFH) *SPECIAL* The Complete Illustrated Directory Of Salmon & Steelhead Flies, HB Chris Mann
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Original retail $99.95 Author:  Chris Mann This is the most comprehensive directory of salmon flies ever published.  It is the fruit of 30 years' research by renowned international fly tying author, Chris Mann.  He has corresponded with countless expert salmon fly tiers throughout the world - seeking out all their most popular and enduring salmon flies, adding these to all the classic patterns.  Now his research is complete.     Over 1800 salmon and steelhead flies - each one illustrated in color and with its full dressing provided - make this the definitive reference, the all-in-one volume for salmon anglers and flytyers throughout the world.     Chris Mann's vibrant illustrations of the flies show them with clarity, accuracy and a consistency seldom achieved through photographs.     The flies are ordered alphabetically, making it easy for the reader to find the exact fly and to check the precise dressing.  Mann gives a brief introduction to each fly, noting its originator when known and the reputation it has achieved.  A full, cross-referencing Index is included.     So, when you next find yourself wondering what exactly a Grizzly King looks like, and whether there is something similar in your own box which will help you catch a salmon - then you will reach for this indispensable book. 8.5 x 11 Inches, 448 Pages, Index, All Color Published October 2008      About the author:     Chris Mann is a professional graphic designer and lifelong angler.  He is the author of major series of fly books: Shrimp & Spey Flies for Salmon, Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon and Featherwing & Hackle Flies for Salmon.  He has also written The Beginner's Guide to Flytying which is recognized as one of the best introductions to the art of fly tying.   Reviews: "A well crafted fishing lure is an intrinsic work of art that is both esthetic and practical.  "The Complete Illustrated Directory Of Salmon & Steelhead Flies" is a showcase compendium featuring more than 1800 salmon and steelhead flies, each one superbly illustrated in full color with full dressing provided.  Aptly considered the single most definitive and exhaustive encyclopedia of its kind, Chris Mann's beautifully presented and minutely accurate illustrations will appeal to anyone who has ever taken rod and reel in hand for salmon or steelhead.  A succinct and descriptive introduction is provided for each individual fly, its creator (when known), and its reputation among the fishing community.  Enhanced with an extensive bibliography and three 'user friendly' indexes make the Directory the perfect and ideal addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections." _ James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review, November 2008 "Honest, well-ordered information...The sheer scope and ambition of the Directory is enormous and it works brilliantly.  If you like salmon flies, if you fish for salmon and are seeking inspiration - treat yourself!" _ Magnus Angus, Flyfishing and Flytying Magazine, December 2008 "This is by far the most comprehensive directory of salmon flies ever published, with more than 1,800 patterns featured in its 468 pages. This is a first-class book for fishers and tyers and Chris Mann should be applauded for completing such a mammoth task for our delectation." _Trout and Salmon, December 2008 "Once in a while along comes a book which merits all the superlatives one can think of. Such a book is The Complete Illustrated Directory of Salmon Flies:it is simply a unique and beautiful work of art." _Dan Kinney, Belfast Newsletter "Even if you don't fish for salmon but instead enjoy tying flies, this book would certainly make a great reference addition to your library." _Fishandfly, October 2008 "This is a serious work of love and knowledge. It¹s a big book on a big topic and for the salmon fisherman it will be invaluable." _Shooting Gazette, December 2008 "The ultimate collection. The body of work shown in this book is breathtaking in its breadth and imagination and beauty." _Fieldsports Magazine, Winter 2008/9