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The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies

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A New York Times bestseller, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2,000 years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting-edge materials.

The evolution of this captivating sport is enjoyably captured in this book, making it a handsome gift, whether for yourself or the fly-fisher in your life. “This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod—anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.”*

From the Catskills, the birthplace of American fly-fishing, to the wide rivers of the American West, to overseas fishing hot spots like New Zealand and Iceland, Ian Whitelaw’s fly-fishing history book features profiles of the key characters involved, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them.

Among the countless fly patterns created over the centuries, these 50 have been carefully chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves but also of fly-fishing techniques—and of rods, lines, and reels.

These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its modern origins on the chalk streams of Southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the US, Europe, South America, Australia, and now to nearly every country in the world.

Featured here are:
* Stewart’s Black Spider, Lady Caroline, Royal Coachman
* Bass Popper, Adams, Gray Wulff, Muddler Minnow, Tom Thumb
* Lefty’s Deceiver, Dave’s Hopper, Syl’s Midge, Ice Cream Cone
* Deer Hair Emerger, Bionic Bug, Takayama Sakasa Kebari
* And dozens more!

*Foreword Reviews

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Class in Flyfishing History

b.r.m. · June 14, 2022

As a lifelong, dedicated fly fisherman, I enjoyed this informative book immensely. In 217 brisk, beautifully illustrated pages Ian Whitelaw covers 500 years of fly fishing history from the English chalk streams where it originated to the freestone rivers and creeks of Pennsylvania and the Catskills and on to the coasts of Florida, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In these essays Whitelaw includes not only the seminal fly patterns on which this book is based, but also the innovations in tackle and methods that advanced this sport to its current level of sophistication. The author gives credit to many of the sport's innovators, though a few important names are missing or barely acknowledged. For example, Ernest Schweibert ("Nymphs") is not mentioned in the book at all and Joe Brooks, the father of saltwater fly fishing, is noted only in passing. No matter. On the whole this fly fishing history is masterfully written and falls on the reader like a long, effortless cast by Lefty Kreh with the fly barely dimpling the surface of the water when it lands.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to tie along with

R. · April 7, 2025

I like this book a lot. I've tied every fly in here, most of the early ones just for historical reference, and it was an enjoyable way to unwind in the evening.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved!

B.I.r. · January 4, 2025

Great read, easy to follow and to pick up and put down, each fly is a short, 1-4 page chapter. Very informative and interesting, super easy flow

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the flyfisher!

Z. · December 14, 2024

If you're a fly-fisher, this book is a must. It tells the story behind the flies we use, their origins, and development. A great read and will make you want to go out and fish every fly they talk about!

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book

J. · August 10, 2025

A cute book, but don't expect any fly patterns. I'm a little surprised at which flies made it in the book, but I enjoyed reading through it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love

M. · January 31, 2025

I got this for my dad and he loves it! This book has so much information in it and is so cool to look at.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift

s.s. · June 20, 2024

My son was thrilled with this book. He is new to fly fishing and enjoyed the history and fly descriptions throughout. Nice gift for the fly fishermen in your life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing for a good gift?

j.k. · July 9, 2015

I purchased this book for my son-in-law for Father's Day. He is an avid fly fisherman and I had hoped he would like it. When I gave it to him he looked through it very carefully. He was so pleased. He said he could hardly wait to read it. He even had a plan. He would read about one fly at a time. Some of the things he liked about the book were the organization of it, the many illustrations and the fact that it was very detailed. I , too, found the illustrations very interesting. The book was easy to read though it provided so much information. It is a book you can keep on the bedside table and pick it up and read a bit without having to start at the beginning and read from beginning to end. It is a good gift for someone who is a fly fisherman or aspires to be one.

Great read and a must for any fly angler to ...

A.C. · June 15, 2017

Great read and a must for any fly angler to have on their bookshelf. Fantastic history and detail... With fabulous illustration.

the history of fly fishing in fifty flies

菅. · August 21, 2019

文章、写真、挿絵など、すべて◎。買ってソンなし。

Veloce

F.P. · December 17, 2020

Spedizione veloce e articolo come descritto

Great Read

J.F. · March 30, 2025

The book is made of good quality material and the water colour prints are beautiful

Nice

E. · July 11, 2024

Nice

The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies

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The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies

Product ID: U1617691461
Condition: New

4.8

Type: Hardcover

BHD1023

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over BHD 20

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United States

At bolo.bh, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.bh is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.bh operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bahrain. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Bahrain are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A New York Times bestseller, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2,000 years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting-edge materials.

The evolution of this captivating sport is enjoyably captured in this book, making it a handsome gift, whether for yourself or the fly-fisher in your life. “This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod—anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.”*

From the Catskills, the birthplace of American fly-fishing, to the wide rivers of the American West, to overseas fishing hot spots like New Zealand and Iceland, Ian Whitelaw’s fly-fishing history book features profiles of the key characters involved, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them.

Among the countless fly patterns created over the centuries, these 50 have been carefully chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves but also of fly-fishing techniques—and of rods, lines, and reels.

These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its modern origins on the chalk streams of Southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the US, Europe, South America, Australia, and now to nearly every country in the world.

Featured here are:
* Stewart’s Black Spider, Lady Caroline, Royal Coachman
* Bass Popper, Adams, Gray Wulff, Muddler Minnow, Tom Thumb
* Lefty’s Deceiver, Dave’s Hopper, Syl’s Midge, Ice Cream Cone
* Deer Hair Emerger, Bionic Bug, Takayama Sakasa Kebari
* And dozens more!

*Foreword Reviews

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Class in Flyfishing History

b.r.m. · June 14, 2022

As a lifelong, dedicated fly fisherman, I enjoyed this informative book immensely. In 217 brisk, beautifully illustrated pages Ian Whitelaw covers 500 years of fly fishing history from the English chalk streams where it originated to the freestone rivers and creeks of Pennsylvania and the Catskills and on to the coasts of Florida, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In these essays Whitelaw includes not only the seminal fly patterns on which this book is based, but also the innovations in tackle and methods that advanced this sport to its current level of sophistication. The author gives credit to many of the sport's innovators, though a few important names are missing or barely acknowledged. For example, Ernest Schweibert ("Nymphs") is not mentioned in the book at all and Joe Brooks, the father of saltwater fly fishing, is noted only in passing. No matter. On the whole this fly fishing history is masterfully written and falls on the reader like a long, effortless cast by Lefty Kreh with the fly barely dimpling the surface of the water when it lands.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to tie along with

R. · April 7, 2025

I like this book a lot. I've tied every fly in here, most of the early ones just for historical reference, and it was an enjoyable way to unwind in the evening.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved!

B.I.r. · January 4, 2025

Great read, easy to follow and to pick up and put down, each fly is a short, 1-4 page chapter. Very informative and interesting, super easy flow

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the flyfisher!

Z. · December 14, 2024

If you're a fly-fisher, this book is a must. It tells the story behind the flies we use, their origins, and development. A great read and will make you want to go out and fish every fly they talk about!

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book

J. · August 10, 2025

A cute book, but don't expect any fly patterns. I'm a little surprised at which flies made it in the book, but I enjoyed reading through it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love

M. · January 31, 2025

I got this for my dad and he loves it! This book has so much information in it and is so cool to look at.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift

s.s. · June 20, 2024

My son was thrilled with this book. He is new to fly fishing and enjoyed the history and fly descriptions throughout. Nice gift for the fly fishermen in your life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing for a good gift?

j.k. · July 9, 2015

I purchased this book for my son-in-law for Father's Day. He is an avid fly fisherman and I had hoped he would like it. When I gave it to him he looked through it very carefully. He was so pleased. He said he could hardly wait to read it. He even had a plan. He would read about one fly at a time. Some of the things he liked about the book were the organization of it, the many illustrations and the fact that it was very detailed. I , too, found the illustrations very interesting. The book was easy to read though it provided so much information. It is a book you can keep on the bedside table and pick it up and read a bit without having to start at the beginning and read from beginning to end. It is a good gift for someone who is a fly fisherman or aspires to be one.

Great read and a must for any fly angler to ...

A.C. · June 15, 2017

Great read and a must for any fly angler to have on their bookshelf. Fantastic history and detail... With fabulous illustration.

the history of fly fishing in fifty flies

菅. · August 21, 2019

文章、写真、挿絵など、すべて◎。買ってソンなし。

Veloce

F.P. · December 17, 2020

Spedizione veloce e articolo come descritto

Great Read

J.F. · March 30, 2025

The book is made of good quality material and the water colour prints are beautiful

Nice

E. · July 11, 2024

Nice

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