The Fly Tying Artist

"The Fly Tying Artist" by Rick Takahashi is a collection of his most effective fly designs. This book emphasizes Rick's background in art (color and design theory) and shares tying tips and fishing methods. Takahashi was the primary author of Modern Midges and Modern Terrestrials, and while recipes for his flies were included in those books, the tying steps and stories behind them were not. Flies included in this book cover the range of trout fly design possibilities and the major food groups.

"Rick Takahashi is one of the most innovative minds in the world of fly design, and his ability to share his knowledge during his fly-tying seminars is unparalleled. All fly tyers from beginners to experts should have Rick's new book on their shelf."- John S. Barr author of Barr Flies

Rick Takahashi is an author, artist, and demonstration fly tyer who often displays his skills at local and regional venues such as the Denver Fly Show, West Denver Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Clinic, International Sportsmen Exhibition, Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave, and at various regional fly shops near Denver. He is an illustrator and contributor to Fly Fisherman magazine, and his art has been used for the Federation of Fly Fisherman Conclave. Rick is a fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and an industry consultant. 

The Fly Tying Artist- Creative Patterns for Common Hatches- Rick Takahashi- Hardcover- 246 pages