The Fly Tying Artist Creative Patterns for Common Hatches [Hardcover]

Rick Takahashi is one of the most innovative minds in the world of fly design, and his ability to share his knowledge during his fly tying seminars is unparalleled. All fly tiers from beginners to experts should have Ricks new book on their shelf.With energy and passion to spare, Rick brings a simple and elegant approach to fly design. His willingness to share these skills is limitless.Fly tying is an art form that requires creativity and attention to details. For over a decade I have had the pleasure of working with Rick Takahashi, using his flies on the water and techniques on the vise. Anglers of all skill levels will benefit from The Fly Tying Artist.All fly tyers are artists, some of them are just much better than others.?Rick Takahashi is one of those other guys who melds fly tying and art into a single medium, creating flies that catch fish and capture our imaginations.?Prepare to look at flies in a whole different way when you read this book.A collection of Rick Takahashis most effective fly designs, this book emphasizes Ricks background in color and design theory and shares tying tips and fishing methods. Ricks artistic flies cover the range of trout fly design possibilities and major food groups, and the book includes tying steps and the stories behind the flies.A collection of Rick Takahashis most effective fly designs, this book emphasizes Ricks background in art (color and design theory) as well as share tying tips and fishing methods. Takahashi was the primary author of Modern Midges and Modern Terrestrials and while recipes for his flies were included in these books, the tying steps and stories behind them were not. Flies included in the book will cover the range of trout fly design possibilities and the major food groups.Rick Takahashi is an author, artist, and demonstration fly tier who often displays his skills at local and regional venues such as the Denver Fly Show, West Denver Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Clinic, International Sportsmen Exhibl£P