Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury

Favorite Flies and Their Histories: The Classic Encyclopedia of American Fly Patterns

• One of the Most Enduring Names in Fly Fishing The classic encyclopedia of American fly patterns from one of the classic names in fly fishing.

Marbury is the daughter of Charles Orvis, founder of the famous fly-fishing tackle company that is still a leading name in top-quality gear. In 1890, Marbury solicited information from seasoned anglers from coast-to-coast on their favorite flies and compiled the results in this volume, released two years later. It offers descriptions and reproductions of 300 flies, broken down by geographic area and fishing conditions. Though more than a century has passed, these patterns remain effective for catching trout.

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