This section describes books about tying saltwater flies. Many of the saltwater flies described in these books work for striped bass. You can use the links to Amazon.com to see reviews of the books, and if you want, purchase them.
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Essential Saltwater Flies
by Ed Jaworowski - 2008
This book shows you the essential flies that you need for saltwater fishing, and especially fishing for striped bass. It includes clear step-by-step tying instructions and razor-sharp photos.
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Clouser's Flies - Tying and Fishing the Fly Patterns of Bob Clouser
by Bob Clouser - 2006
In this book Bob Clouser shows how to tie 17 original Clouser fly patterns, including the Clouser Deep Minnow. Another fly of particular interest is the Half and Half. This fly is similar to the deep minnow but is much larger and has hackle wing feathers like a Deceiver. Bob also explains how to fish these flies, including how to perform the "Susquehanna Strip".
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Tying Contemporary Saltwater Flies: An Illustrated Step-by Step Guide
by David Klausmeyer - 2002
Tying Contemporary Saltwater Flies provides complete step-by-step instructions and sequence photos for tying a wide variety of the newest and best saltwater flies.
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Pop Fleyes: Bob Popovic's Approach to Saltwater Fly Design
by Ed Jaworowski - 2000
In this book Ed Jaworski and Bob Popovic explain Bob's approach to designing flies that closely imitate baitfish. They show in detail how to tie epoxy flies, including Bob's signature fly, the "Surf Candy."
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Saltwater Fly Patterns
by Lefty Kreh - 1995
In this book Lefty describes fly patterns for the saltwater flies used to catch many saltwater game fish. It suggests the body, wing, collar, head, and thread used to tie each of the flies. Many fly patterns for striped bass are described, including the Deceiver which Lefty designed. This is why it is often called the "Lefty's Deceiver".
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Saltwater Fly Tying
by Frank Wentink - 1991
This book shows how to tie many saltwater fly patterns including the Deceiver. It is a good book that also shows the tools and materials needed. The instructions in this book are what I used to tie my first saltwater fly.
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The Fisherman's Guide To Atlantic Baitfish and Other Food sources.
by Alan Caolo - 1995
This book describes the many baitfish, worms, clams, etc. that are found on the Atlantic Coast. He provides suggestions for fly patterns, and materials for imitating them. It includes many colored pictures of baitfish and crustaceans.
