Floating Flies And How To Dress Them: A Treatise On The Most Modern Methods Of Dressing Artificial Flies For Trout And Grayling (1886) is a comprehensive guidebook on the art of fly fishing. Written by Frederic Michael Halford, a renowned angler and fly tyer of his time, the book provides detailed instructions on the various techniques and materials used in dressing artificial flies that are designed to float on the surface of the water. The book covers a range of topics including the selection of feathers and furs, the use of hooks and lines, and the creation of various patterns of flies that are specifically designed to attract trout and grayling. With its detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Floating Flies And How To Dress Them is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of fly fishing and the creation of artificial flies.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.