Fishing Flies of Africa - Bill Hansford-Steele

 2009 large hardcover with 463 pages in very good condition. R100 postage in SA. This comprehensive, detailed reference guide to fishing flies for use in Africa includes over 800 flies of European, American, Australasian and local origin. The origin and developmental history of each fly is discussed, as well as its dressing, any variations, and the appropriate method for fishing with it. Additional design and tying notes are included where applicable. Appropriate substitutes for rare or environmentally sensitive materials are listed, and the book has a serious focus on ecologically friendly fly-fishing, with an entire chapter dedicated to natural materials and their substitutions. The growing hobby of collecting flies also receives its own chapter, with useful advice on storage, framing and lighting options.