The Fly Tying Artist: Creative Patterns for Common Hatches

Product Description

A collection of Rick Takahashi’s most effective fly designs, this book emphasizes Rick’s 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.

Review

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 Rick’s new book on their shelf. — John S. Barr, author of Barr Flies (Stackpole)

With energy and passion to spare, Rick brings a simple and elegant approach to fly design. His willingness to share these skills is limitless. — Dave Student, Fly Specialist, Umpqua Feather Merchants

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. — Landon Mayer, author of 101 Trout Tips, Colorado’s Best Fly Fishing, and Sight Fishing for Trout

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. — Charlie Craven, author of Tying Nymphs (Headwater Books) and Charlie Craven’s Basic Fly Tying (Stackpole), and president of Charlie’s Fly Box fly shop in Arvada, Colorado

About the Author

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 Exhibition, Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave, and at various regional fly shops near Denver. He is an illustrator and contributor to Fly Fisherman magazine, and his art has been used for the Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave. Rick is a fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and industry consultant. He works at Anglers Roost in Fort Collins, Colorado.