Feather Craft

The Amazing Birds and Feathers Used in Classic Salmon Flies

Kevin W. Erickson, Allison McClay

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Stackpole Books
01 May 2017

Fishing, angling

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.

By: Kevin W. Erickson
Illustrated by: Allison McClay
Imprint: Stackpole Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 288mm, Width: 222mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.179kg
ISBN: 9780811717793
ISBN 10: 0811717798
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction Foreword: Conservation of the Birds and Fisheries 1. The Birds and their Feathers 2. Anatomy of a Feather and a Fly 3. The Flies 4. Substitute Feathers About the Photography Organisations to Support Recommended Reading and Viewing Index

Kevin Erickson has published many articles in Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and has been a featured tier at sportsmen's shows including Ed Rice's International Sportsman's Expositions, the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show, and the Albany Oregon Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo. He lives in Beaverton, Oregon. Allison McClay is a freelance illustrator and muralist who lives and works in her hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Reviews for Feather Craft: The Amazing Birds and Feathers Used in Classic Salmon Flies

Classic Atlantic salmon flies are perhaps the highest art form of fly tying. Procuring materials and understanding tying technique can be daunting, but in Feather Craft master tyer Kevin Erickson demystifies these issues. All fly tyers and anglers will find this concise, informative, and colorful work fascinating...the wow factor is huge. Get it! -- Randall Kaufmann, Author of Fly Patterns, Tying Nymphs, Tying Dry Flies, and Bonefishing!