There  are some tremendous resources on the history of fly fishing out there. There are also lots and lots of  subpar books  and blog articles out there, many which repeat the same ideas and (sometimes) myths. Usually the latter are accessible and the former are daunting.

Ian Whitelaw’s The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies is an example of how to make a lot of information approachable. Published in 2015, he uses 50 fly patterns to illustrate the progression of fly fishing across a half millennia.

Fly tyers will appreciate the interesting insights into why patterns are made they way they are.  Anglers who don’t tie will certainly learn something about the development of tackle and tactics. And since it is broken up into 50 chapters, it is a great read for fly fishers from all over the literary spectrum.

Watch what else I have to say about the book and find out where you can pick up your own copy below:

The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies is a book you can probably find at your local brick and mortar. If not, head here.

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