Feather Brain: Developing, Testing, & Improving Saltwater Fly Patterns

Softcover (1.3 lbs)

With Feather Brain, Drew Chicone has succeeded in illustrating not only the mechanics of his advanced tying techniques but more importantly the creative thinking that leads to the design and construction of a successful fly. I highly recommend and endorse Drew Chicone’s Feather Brain. –Eric Leiser

“Feather Brain is a great roadmap for tying better looking and better performing saltwater flies.” –Jonny King

• Step-by-step tying instructions and explanations of how the author designed 14 winning saltwater flies
• Insights from nine top saltwater fly tiers, including Bob Clouser, Joe Mahler, Jonny King, Jon Cavel, Bob Popovics, Norm Zeigler, and Chris Helm
• Tips on designing your own patterns, tying with saltwater materials, and fixing typical problems

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Drew Chicone is a fly designer, photographer, author, instructor, and materials expert whose passion for the sport has led him to the salty waters of Southwest Florida. His patterns are sold in numerous fly shops and have appeared in several publications and online articles including Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine, This is Fly Magazine, and Angelo Peluso’s newest book Saltwater Flies of the Southeast and Gulf Coast. For more on Drew or his latest works, please visit his website and blog at www.saltyflytying.com.