A charming and practical work from the golden age of British fly dressing, H.G. McClelland's The Trout Fly Dresser's Cabinet of Devices; or, How to Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling Fishing offers an engaging insight into the tools, techniques and traditions of early twentieth-century fly tying.
Written for the practical angler, the book explores the craft of dressing artificial flies for trout and grayling. Its numerous illustrations make it particularly appealing to those interested in traditional patterns and the development of fly-dressing methods.
This is the fourth edition, published in London by the Offices of the Fishing Gazette in 1919. The volume contains approximately 137 pages, 80 illustrations and a frontispiece portrait of the author.
This copy retains its original-style binding of light green cloth backing and mid-green paper-covered boards. The condition is good, with some staining to the rear cover and fading to the spine, consistent with its age.
An attractive and affordable addition to a collection of early British angling literature, particularly for the fly dresser with an appreciation of traditional methods and craftsmanship.
For further insight into the history of artificial flies, explore Alfred Ronalds' The Fly-Fisher's Entomology, De Luxe Edition (1913) , or browse our collection of classic angling literature .
Author
H.G. McClelland
Title
The Trout Fly Dresser's Cabinet of Devices
Subtitle
Or, How to Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling Fishing
Publisher
Offices of the Fishing Gazette, London
Year
1919
Edition
Fourth Edition
Format
Tall 16mo
Pagination
Approx. 137 pages + 2 pages of advertisements
Illustrations
80 illustrations and frontispiece portrait
Binding
Light green cloth-backed, mid-green paper-covered boards
Condition
Good; staining to rear cover and faded spine
Questions about this book, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
A charming and practical work from the golden age of British fly dressing, H.G. McClelland's The Trout Fly Dresser's Cabinet of Devices; or, How to Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling Fishing offers an engaging insight into the tools, techniques and traditions of early twentieth-century fly tying.
Written for the practical angler, the book explores the craft of dressing artificial flies for trout and grayling. Its numerous illustrations make it particularly appealing to those interested in traditional patterns and the development of fly-dressing methods.
This is the fourth edition, published in London by the Offices of the Fishing Gazette in 1919. The volume contains approximately 137 pages, 80 illustrations and a frontispiece portrait of the author.
This copy retains its original-style binding of light green cloth backing and mid-green paper-covered boards. The condition is good, with some staining to the rear cover and fading to the spine, consistent with its age.
An attractive and affordable addition to a collection of early British angling literature, particularly for the fly dresser with an appreciation of traditional methods and craftsmanship.
For further insight into the history of artificial flies, explore Alfred Ronalds' The Fly-Fisher's Entomology, De Luxe Edition (1913) , or browse our collection of classic angling literature .
Author
H.G. McClelland
Title
The Trout Fly Dresser's Cabinet of Devices
Subtitle
Or, How to Tie Flies for Trout and Grayling Fishing
Publisher
Offices of the Fishing Gazette, London
Year
1919
Edition
Fourth Edition
Format
Tall 16mo
Pagination
Approx. 137 pages + 2 pages of advertisements
Illustrations
80 illustrations and frontispiece portrait
Binding
Light green cloth-backed, mid-green paper-covered boards
Condition
Good; staining to rear cover and faded spine
Questions about this book, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
