Description

The Fly Tying Artist is 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 Fly Tying Artist will cover the range of trout fly design possibilities and the major food groups.

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 (Stackpole) and Colorado’s Best Fly Fishing (Stackpole))

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.

 

Format Softcover – 224 pages / 500 color photos / 60 B/W illustrations / 4 color illustrations

Dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches

ISBN: 0-8117-1769-0

EAN: 978-0-8117-1769-4

Other titles by Rick Takahashi, and a range of renowned fly tiers and authors, can be found in the Books Category in the Troutlore Fly Tying Store. We are always in search of new titles to add to our book collection, not just for the Troutlore library, but to offer for sale to Australia fly tiers. IF you can’t find a title you are specifically looking for, get in touch and we will see if it can be sourced, and kept in stock. Keep up to date with new releases through our newsletter and social media outlets.