<b>The ultimate book for fly fishing enthusiasts, featuring stunning photography of flies and the fishermen who use them.</b> <p/><b><i>Features a foreword by President Jimmy Carter </i></b> <p/> For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. <i>The Art of the Fishing Fly</i> includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key flies by three top fly tyers; and essays by noted experts. The book's core includes 75 profiles of flies--the soul of the sport--with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly and fascinating stories behind the flies, inspirational photographs of fly fishers in action, and profiles of the top 19 fly fishing locations around the world. <br><br><br><b>Author:</b> Tony Lolli<br><b>Publisher:</b> Union Square & Co.<br><b>Published:</b> 04/24/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 240<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.55lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.60h x 8.80w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781454929024<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Tony Lolli is an author, columnist, and fly-fishing guide. His columns have appeared in <i>Hunting and Fishing News</i>, <i>American Angler</i>, and <i>On the Water</i> magazine, among others. He has written several books on fly fishing and tying. The New England Outdoor Writer's Association selected his <i>Amazing Fishing: Facts and Trivia</i>