History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies

History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies traces the development of the sport through profiles of fifty significant fly patterns, from the Catskills, the birthplace of American fly-fishing, to the wide rivers of the American West and international destinations including New Zealand and Iceland. Author Ian Whitelaw pairs each fly with tying tips, photographs, illustrations, and explanations of the techniques used to fish them.

The book covers the key figures and regional traditions that shaped fly-fishing as both a practice and a culture, making it a reference for anglers and a history for anyone drawn to the subject.