Barr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger and Dozens of Other Patterns, Variations and Rigs
Barr is the most successful designer of commercially distributed flies in the worldThe Barr Emerger is an unrivaled pattern for western mayfly situations, and the Copper John has evolved into the most popular fly of the millenniumLearn Barr's methods for tying his favorite flies, with step-by-step instructions and clear color photos so even inexperienced tiers can create the Copper John, Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser, Slumpbuster, and more\ In Barr Flies, John Barr shares his...
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In Barr Flies, John Barr shares his "confidence" patterns, the flies that he carries with him at all times to cover nearly the scenarios an angler might encounter on the water. When used at an appropriate time with a good presentation, they are guaranteed to catch fish. Barr tells how he developed each fly, gives tips on when and how to fish them, and explains how he fishes multiple-fly rigs with the Copper John as the center of a three-fly system that optimizes fish-catching potential. Learn Barr's methods for tying his favorite flies, with step-by-step instructions and clear color photos so even inexperienced tiers can create the Copper John, Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser, Slumpbuster, and more. Fly Fisherman - John Randolph John Barr is one of the best, most affable, and most innovative fly tiers in the United States today. We are fortunate to finally have his expertise in print. His flies will be used by all fly fishers who seek to improve their success on-stream.
Acknowledgments viiiForeword ixPreface xiOriginal Copper John 1Tungsten Bead Copper John 18Rubber Leg Copper John 24Jumbo John 32Tung Teaser 40Tungstones 46Dark Tungstone 48Gold Tungstone 50Cranefly Larva 56Uncased and Cased Caddis Larva 62Graphic Caddis 71Barr Emerger 77PMD 80BWO (Baetis) 84Micro Emerger 88Pure Midge Larva 91Damselfly Nymph 97Vis-A-Dun 103Web Wing Caddis 115B/C Hopper 119Drowned Spinner 135Slumpbuster 141Bouface 150Meat Whistle 156Fly Combos 165Index 172
\ John RandolphJohn Barr is one of the best, most affable, and most innovative fly tiers in the United States today. We are fortunate to finally have his expertise in print. His flies will be used by all fly fishers who seek to improve their success on-stream.\ — Fly Fisherman\ \
