After starting to tie based off of YouTube videos, they don’t really give you the “why” of what you’re doing. This simple book almost seems too simple. But learning good technique and getting a good foundation is incredibly important. Phenomenal beginner book.
Great resource with good information and graphics to help understand the art of tying with feathers! Thanks Drew!
These techniques and receipts help me make fly patterns that look and feel like the pros.
The methods and points on materials handling in “Feather Brain” have really impacted my tying. A number of things I was struggling with on learning to tie traditional and standard patterns (even though I have tied them for years) were improved by the methods described and the excellent photos.
The fly design scheme and thoughts on systematic consideration of the how and why of design of patterns and material choices, the connection to the biological reality of predator and prey represent a novel and very effective approach that is a step forward over years of salt water fly pattern books.
Even as a long time fly fisher (dating from a boyhood in South Florida) and fly tyer who has for years tied the flies I used and use in salt, trout and warm water fishing, I am enjoying and working for a “rebirth” in my fly tying skills. “Feather Brain” has been an important part of my tying renaissance.
Nothing negative about Drew, who is a great fly-tier, but I didn't realize that the book would be only 29 pages--seven of which have no tips at all, and would have one tip about feathers per page: one about picking matching feathers from opposite sides of the cape; one that has the title "Keeping Feathers from Spinning" with no tips, followed by 14 pages with one tip on each page. If I'd known how little was in the book, I wouldn't have purchased.
Great ideas I hadn’t considered. Really appreciate the detailed photos.
I just received a shipment of Drew's Coyote Fur and I am very impressed. I use Coyote fur to tie a variety of flies for Searun Cutthroat Trout and FW Brown Trout as well as SW patterns for the Tropics. The fur on these patches is excellent in length and overall quality.
As always I’m completely satisfied with SaltyFly products. Drew’s drive and ability to source key products is among the best in the Fly Fishing industry.
Great help to start with paddle board fly fishing.
Thanks Drew,
Appreciate the material. Great resource and got it super fast no BS!!
Paddle Board Fly Fishing - A Beginner's Guide to SUP (eBook)
Excellent book as always. Enjoyed reading about each fly with the original Tyler. Would love to see a book on crab flies. Mike Collier
I’ve been following Drew for a year or 2 now. His fly tying experience through trials & tribulations of inventing perfection has helped me as a fly tier tremendously. Although I may never get a chance to fish for bones in Abaco, I know for sure I can always learn a new technique from this book or any one of his others. Each fly “recipe” has a detailed description including detailed pictures and the history of the fly. I would recommend buying this book along with the others.
Very easy to follow and detailed photos.
A needed resource for feather handling - salt or freshwater patterns.
Super cool legs, very small diameter that look great on my take of a Peterson’s Spawning Shrimp.
Hi drew I really enjoyed your ebook on feathers, tips tricks and common mistakes.
I found it very helpful and informative and has greatly helped with my tying techniques using feathers.
This material is so easy to work with, I wish I had found it years ago!!!
This book is in keeping with what sets Drew's publications apart. It's excellent and as I fish regularly in SW Florida, it has proven a great resource. In particular is Flip's Glades Deceiver and Brita's Flatwing Glass Minnow. If you are in to Linesiders, add this to your collection. Hats off Drew and put me down for # 3. Chris Gair, Fort Myers.
Feathers - Tips, Tricks & Common Mistakes (eBook)
Feathers - Tips, Tricks & Common Mistakes (eBook)
My predominate reason for using Coyote Fur in tying is due to the appearance and the movement of the fly tied with it give an outstanding look to the fly and it's attraction to fish. Thanks... David Bell - Rockport, Texas