Match any hatch from top to bottom. Catch trout when conditions are tough. Tie Charles Meck's new series of patterns and learn new techniques for rigging flies.

Tips and techniques from master fly tier A. K. Best help you meet the challenges of today's new tying materials.

43 American fly-tying masters, including Mary Orvis Marbury, Thaddeus Norris, and Theodore Gordon.

Over 400 detailed, step-by-step tying instructions in full color.

"Destined to become a standard work for the ardent trout-fisher and fly-tyer" --Caithness Courier

Step-by-step tying sequences for dozens of new patterns. Hatch charts and extensive catalog of patterns.

First comprehensive book of contemporary midge patterns. Over 1,000 midge patterns and recipes from around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada. Tying steps for 15 essential pattern styles plus fishing techniques, tips, and tricks from experts on rivers and stillwaters.

The authoritative book on nymphs. Step-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph flies. More than 900 photos of natural nymphs, their imitations, and steps in tying those flies.

"The most innovative fly tier I have ever known." - Lefty Kreh on Bob Popovics
"Bob Popovics has brought more creative ideas to the table in the last two decades than any other tier out there." - Dan Blanton.