Mike Mercer - Creative Fly Tying

Pros: Insight into the process of developing patterns; Exquisite photo illustrations

Cons: Primarily written for intermediate to advanced anglers; Covers only 12 of Mercer's myriad patterns

The Bottom Line: Well worth the price of admission. Not just an "how to," this book enlightens as to the process that goes into creating unique fly patterns.

Review: In August of 2005, Mike Mercer came out with his first, long-awaited instructional fly-tying book. Published by Wild River Press, Creative Fly Tying details the history, the thought process behind, and tying instructions for a dozen of his ...