A Must-Have for Anglers: Fishing Flies for Africa

by Amanda on Jul 24th, 2009

Fishing Flies for Africa is the first of its kind – a comprehensive, detailed reference guide to fishing flies for use in Africa. Bill Hansford-Steele has poured over two decades of research and a lifetime of experience into this book, sharing a wealth of experience and unparalleled enthusiasm on the subject.

Included in this title are over 800 flies of European, American, Australasian and South African origin. The origin and developmental history of each fly is discussed, as well as its dressing, any variations, and the appropriate method for fishing with it. Additional design and tying notes are included where applicable. Appropriate substitutes for rare or environmentally sensitive materials are listed – and Fishing Flies for Africa has a serious focus on ecologically friendly fly-fishing, with an entire chapter dedicated to natural materials and their substitutions.

The growing hobby of collecting flies also receives its own chapter, with useful advice on storage, framing and lighting options.

A must-have for all fly-fishermen and women!

About the author

Bill Hansford-Steele is a professional fly-fishing instructor with a lifetime of experience in fly-fishing and fly-tying. Originally from the UK, he has lived and fished in southern Africa for over 40 years

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