Excellent content…smooth transaction and well packaged!
If the book had been called “A beginners guide to Bote” I would give 5 stars. It had some useful information, but I don’t have a Bote board and I can’t really afford one so to try and apply many of the tips to my own board it’s pretty tuff because it’s just a plane paddle board. So while the information was very useful it was a little too specific for one particular type of paddle board
As a bonus. Drew (author) signed both copies! Thank you!!
The crusher legs are perfectly sized and I love the colors. Great match. Good product.
Super concise, informative and very detailed. Thanks Drew!
I am enjoying reading the tying instructions and the anecdotes from various Tyers. I will tie some of the flies later this summer to use on my annual Baby Tarpon week in Marathon, FL. Best illustrations and instructions I have seen. Thanks for putting the book together.
As with all of your books I have purchased, they provide amazing detail and instructions along with a good narrative of the fly. My only recommendation would be it can be challenging to acquire some of the materials Maybe offering a “kit” for some of the unique materials for each fly would be beneficial, for example yak hair. Keep up the wonderful work and would love to attend one of your classes especially if in area. I live in Tarpon Spings.
Scott is a friend and I was gad his pattern made your book.
This is a quick read, but a worthwhile one if you're new to using feathers in tying saltwater flies.
Game changer !!! If you can’t see, your chances of success are slim. As a ’63 model, this has become as important as a good tying vice.
I ordered a couple items to tie some bonefish flies and not only was amazed at the quick delivery but the fly tying videos are awesome.
I don’t mind paying $9 for a product that is hard to find but paying $8.95 to mail such a small package is rediculous, even by today’s standards. I also noticed that the legs were showing areas of degradation due to ozone.
The entire order process was excellent, and I received the material very quickly. Would not hesitate to buy from this merchant again.
I needed these legs to tie crab patterns for Permit. Anyone who has ever chased Permit with a flyrod knows how finicky they can be about eating a fly. Trying to save a few dollars on a poorly designed fly makes no sense to me when compared to the time and money you invested to try and catch one of these critters.
Are these legs a little on the pricy side? Yes, but I knew that when I placed the order, and am very pleased with the material I received.
Can’t believe you have the gull to sell this tiny strip to me for 20.00$ what an insult!!!!! What thieves you are I will tell every fly tying I know to stay clear of your website!
Nice bright light where you want it. I dig the heavy base and the adjustability. Besides tying flies, it's great for reading at the desk. I will probably order a second one. Enjoyed supporting Drew's business, even if only in a small way.
One of my favourites from Drews collection.
At first I was hesitant to buy as SBS for many of these patterns can be found across the web. However, Drews tips as well as interviews with some of the flies originators is full of useful info about how to fish them, the design principles behind the pattern and tips in how to tie them. The photography is excellent and the instructions are explained in a very concise and clear manner. You could tie many of these patterns by just reading.
Drew is doing amazing work with his books and I highly recommend this set!
Awesome book. I am an avid fly tyer who has been tying freshwater flies for 25 years and recently caught the "salt bug" on a tarpon trip to the Florida Keys. I most enjoy creating custom flies based on local prey and this book is a must have text for anyone making this switch. It is not a primer; it is much more. If you are already in the salt and want to customize your presentations, then Drew's Flowchart on how he breaks down material selection and fly design is worth the price of the book alone. Note to Drew: please make your full flowchart into a .pdf that I can buy, print, and put on the wall above my tying bench!
If you want to dive in to the world of saltwater tying without spending hundreds of hours on YouTube trying to decide who is legit… this pack of book from Chicone has everything you need and a ton of creative ideas and information to inspire you.