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5 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A classic flytyers guide of 20 river patterns. Each one features step by step instructions, photography and clear diagrams. Additionally, and wherein the book's real strength lies, is the salient entomology and also rationale behind each pattern's design. This book is the benchmark by which all others of its type are measured.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Clear, concise and very effective
23 April 2002
Format:Paperback
Mr. Edwards little guide was recommended to me by the good folks at the Los Pinos fly shop in Albuquerque. I am grateful.
This book shows how to tie very effective and substantially more representative flies & nymphs with about as much time at the vise as the common dressings require.
The best thing about the dressings and their descriptions is that any tier can master the techniques due to their clarity of illustration and step-by-step instructions in the text.
I finally have a "killing" Rhyacophila (green caddis) larva that I can lose to rocks and other debris (fished correctly, this will always happen)without regret. I can tie 20 of these in an hour and the hook costs more than the dressing!
E. H. (Polly) Rosborough's pioneering work is clear in this dressing.
There are twenty different dressings included in the Masterclass and dozens of clear illustrations penned by Mr. John Roberts. A first class addition to any library.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Oliver Edwards Really Knows His Bugs!
6 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
As a life long fly fisher, I really have to hand it to Oliver Edwards respecting his first book on the subject of fly tying. Mr. Edwards is a professional fly tier and is a regular contributor in several British periodicals and web sites focusing on fly-fishing. The stories are noteworthy regarding how he came to develop the patterns in his book. He is very through in his description of each pattern including well-drawn step by step instruction. I also have been tying flies since I was a child and find his wit and experience a benefit. In his words, "90% of the fish are caught by 10% of the fishermen". His book will help you to be in the top 10%.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Master The Masterclass!
29 Nov 1999
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All I can say is Brilliant. I have been tying for over half my life and still love learning! Oliver produces not only beatiful, but extremely effective creations. Its a pity there are only 20 patterns! I would encourage any tyer to have a go at these patterns and produce tight lines !
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