--- product_id: 316221325 title: "Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying: Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish" price: "£62.01" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/316221325-charlie-cravens-basic-fly-tying-modern-techniques-for-flies-that store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying: Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish **Price:** £62.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying: Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish - **How much does it cost?** £62.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/316221325-charlie-cravens-basic-fly-tying-modern-techniques-for-flies-that) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying: Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish by Craven, Charlie online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: bon manuel de montage tres utile pas à pas il faut lire un peu l'Anglais mais les photos sont démonstratives Review: Muito didático. Excelente para iniciantes na arte do atado. Uma leitura gratificante. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (186) | | Dimensions | 21.59 x 2.16 x 27.94 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0979346029 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0979346026 | | Item weight | 1.29 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | 15 July 2008 | | Publisher | Headwater Books | ## Images ![Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying: Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1B3RZouxhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***E on 2 May 2013* bon manuel de montage tres utile pas à pas il faut lire un peu l'Anglais mais les photos sont démonstratives ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***A on 3 December 2020* Muito didático. Excelente para iniciantes na arte do atado. Uma leitura gratificante. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***E on 31 August 2012* I picked up fly tying this year and in preparation, picked up several beginner books, including this one. At first, I think I was a little put off by this book and read the others I had since the others were perhaps a little better illustrated or had more patterns. As I grew into the craft, however, I found myself constantly seeking this one out to better explain the methods and to discover where I was going awry. This one quickly became the beginner book that took me from cursory, surface knowledge to actual skill. You won't find a beginner book out there on this topic that goes into the depth that Charlie Craven's "Basic Fly Tying" does. While some may not find this important at first, when you find yourself actually trying to learn how to whip finish, you'll absolutely appreciate the difference between the descriptions and pictorials in this book versus the others. When you're seeking methods to get control over your thread and materials, none of the other books out there will help you. This one will give you a half dozen ways to practice thread control. This is the only book I've read that actually teaches you about hooks. He doesn't just tell you there's a lot of hooks out there and to figure it out, but rather he goes into the sizing conventions used and why you might choose one over another. If you're truly looking for a path that will take you from knowing nothing to working with a fly that contains a half dozen materials or more, this is the one that will take you down that road. The book is laid out in a very intelligent way. It first discusses the tools of the trade, arguably the most important topic to getting started. He'll not only provide his recommendations, but explains why he recommends what he does. From there, he discusses some, but not all of the materials and techniques out there. After that, he jumps into some basic flies. Start there. I didn't, struggled with beginner mistakes and realized it was because I didn't have the appropriate foundation of knowledge. I finally saw the light of Charlie's introductory methods. After you practice some of the basic flies, he goes into more materials and then finally provides a structured path to fly tying mastery with more patterns, each progressively more difficult. While he teaches you how to tie specific flies, more importantly, he's teaching you the skills to tie alternate patterns that use the same methods. He even shows you the pictures and materials needed to tie those alternate patterns. The pictures in this book may not be award winning, but they are certainly the most thorough. While other books might give you six or so steps in visual form, Charlie's book practically shows you every single step. While the text is dense, especially in the first few chapters, there are many golden nuggets of information contained within that you will experience depth of knowledge. This book doesn't just stand as a beginner's book to fly tying, it's practically a reference you could use your entire life. This book isn't a book of patterns, although it certainly provides that purpose. It's probably the best introduction to fly tying that a reader could use to teach themselves the skill, beginning to end. I highly recommend this book if you're seeking to teach yourself the craft behind fly fishing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/316221325-charlie-cravens-basic-fly-tying-modern-techniques-for-flies-that](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/316221325-charlie-cravens-basic-fly-tying-modern-techniques-for-flies-that) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*