FLYMPH FORUM

I've had this book on my Amazon wishlist for quite some time, but at $85 dollars I held off buying it. Recently a used copy became available for only $15 dollars. At this price, I "had" to buy it. It took a couple weeks to make the journey across the Atlantic (UK seller), but yesterday the book arrived. The thin black plastic bag (no protection) was beat-up when it arrived, so I was expecting the book to be battered by the journey. Fortunately it was not damaged. It appears to be a library copy ("Withdrawn from Stock" stamp on the inside), which did not look read at all. Other than a few library markings (stickers/stamps and security sticker), the book is in excellent condition.




I like the dedication of the book. Seems to fit me to a tee.


Many of the flies shown in the book are tyed on small Up-Eye hooks (see example below).


I am looking forward to learning more about Mr. Marryat, and his contribution to fly tying/fly fishing.

Has anyone else read this book? If so, how did you like it?

Hi Ray,
You got a good book at a great price!
Marryat was a very underrated fly dresser and fly fisherman, I think you will enjoy the book.

Lou

Nice grab. That is one of the books on my list to buy. Great price too! Congrats.

I’m surprised that the author was able to find enough information about Marryat to write a book. The pictured fly encapsulates the founders of the dry fly movement: Halford, Marryat and Hall.

http://flyanglersonline.com/features/journal/part61.php

Ray,
What a find! I love all things Marryat! The man was indeed a Prince! Can you tell us when the book was originally published? Terry Lawton is a prince of an author as well!
Doug

The book is a great read. Marryat truly changed the history of fly fishing.

Ray, you're a lucky man. That book is also on my radar because I love reading about the gentlemen from back in the day.
The fly The Fisherman's Curse I have heard of and am very curious to know if the name holds to the legend.

Ray,
Your new book looks delicious! I love the dedication and the cool pattern you have photographed above! This is definitely a must have for my small but mighty library!
Doug