Barr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger, and Dozens of Other Patterns, Variations, and Rigs

In Barr Flies, John Barr shares his “confidence” patterns, the flies that he carries with him at all times to cover nearly every scenario 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 3-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 (the most popular fly of the millennium), Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser, Slumpbuster, and more.

Author: John S. Barr
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 184
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.94h x 8.35w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780811774666
Language: English