The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide by Tom Rosenbauer

The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide by Tom Rosenbauer is the definitive instructional book for anyone learning to tie flies—whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills. With step-by-step techniques illustrated in full-color photos, this comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics to advanced patterns used by today’s top anglers. From selecting the right materials to tying dries, nymphs, saltwater flies, and bass bugs, this book gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to build a solid foundation—and grow from there. Featuring over 400 fly patterns from the Orvis catalog, it’s a resource you'll turn to time and again. Inside you’ll find: Detailed, photo-illustrated tying techniques for all skill levels Step-by-step instructions for modern fly patterns across species Tips on material prep, proportions, and finishing techniques A full-color reference of over 400 fly patterns with recipes Guidance on adapting techniques to tie similar patterns Format: Softcover Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Pages: 328 Photos: Full color throughout About the Author: Tom Rosenbauer is a lifelong fly angler and the author of numerous acclaimed books, including The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide and The Orvis Guide to Reading Trout Streams. He began tying flies commercially at the age of 14 and now serves as a vice president at the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont. A respected educator and prolific writer, Rosenbauer is one of the most trusted voices in fly fishing today.