Description
Hardcover, 232 pages.
This pioneering fly tying book focuses on teaching the most popular patterns in this category and includes approximately 15 flies with over 350 full-color tying steps. It's more than simply a fly tying book from one author. It's like having a virtual conversation with many of the innovators and leaders in the Euro Nymphing world. The author has obviously put in a lot of work to bring many, many insights from the top players into the book. It's not only a how-to tie, but also the why behind the designs and where to fish them. Especially good for beginners and intermediate practitioners that are looking to get more immersed in the sport. It's a foundational book that will allow the reader to understand the basics, while also how to innovate on their own.
The book introduces 15 Euro nymphing fly patterns, each accompanied by a variation, totaling 30 flies. These patterns are grouped into five distinct categories:
1. Perdigons
2. Nymphs
3. Junk Flies
4. Streamers
5. Dry Flies
Each pattern is presented with detailed step-by-step tying instructions and high-quality, full-color photos, ensuring clarity for both novice and experienced fly tiers.
Key Highlights
• The book provides invaluable insights into when, where, and why to fish these patterns, making it more than just a fly-tying manual.
• The section on “confidence flies” stands out, featuring subtle yet crucial variations of proven fly patterns recommended by top fly anglers worldwide.
• Tim weaves in personal anecdotes and expert tips, making the book not only informative but also engaging and enjoyable to read.
• The book’s organization and visual appeal make it easy to navigate, ensuring readers can quickly find the information they need.
Conclusion
This book is more than a reference for Euro nymphing—it’s a must-have resource for all fly anglers. Whether you’re looking to refine your fly-tying skills or gain deeper insights into successful fishing techniques, this book delivers both knowledge and inspiration. Highly recommended.
Perhaps no other area in fly fishing has experienced as much sensation, and growth, as “Euro Nymphing.” This term, which is actually not the most accurate but has been the one that has stuck, describes a broad category of nymphing (fishing flies under the water as opposed to on top of the water) techniques from around the world—Czech, Polish, Spanish, French, as well as American—brought to the forefront by the rise of fly fishing competitions.
Reviews
With fly fishing always evolving and changing, learning from anglers that are leading the way is critical. In this book, Tim secured some of the best anglers at their trade to share stories and some secrets into their world of fly fishing. This is a great book and a must read for any fly angler wanting to sharpen their skill and learn new fly patterns.
—Josh Miller, Fly Fishing Team USA member and author of Euro Nymphing: Tips, Tactics, and TechniquesTim Cammisa's previous fly tying book Fly Tying For Everyone was a hit for a reason. Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites is sure to be a hit sequel as well. In it you will find incredibly effective patterns from many anglers on the cutting edge of our sport. Whether you are new to tying or a seasoned veteran, you will want to add the patterns found in this book to your fly box. Tim's work will help you enjoy learning to tie them and provide an entertaining history for how each pattern came to fruition.
—Devin Olsen, Fly Fishing Team USA member and author of Tactical Fly Fishing and Stillwater Fly FishingDon't be confused by the title. The nymphs detailed here are not just for competition events and are deadly fished with any method like a dry dropper or indicator rig. And they're not all European, as many of them are from North American anglers. They're proven patterns for fishing anywhere in the world, with whatever method you wish. Tim has done a terrific service to the fishing and tying world with this book.
—Tom Rosenbauer, host of The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide podcast and The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing television showIn his new book, Tim does the homework for you and presents proven patterns in a condensed form. Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites will walk you through the tying process of each pattern and reveal the concepts founding each fly.
—Lance Egan, Fly Fishing Team USA member, instructor, and fly designerPayment & Security
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