Patagonia Book Pheasant Tail Simplicity

Between them, these fly fishers have nearly 200 years of experience and have always refined their technique. In this book, they share their insights and show how it's possible to fish anywhere, anytime, with just one type of fly.

Passionate about fly fishing, authors Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, and Mauro Mazzo return with a new book where they demonstrate the incredible potential of the pheasant tail feather. In Simple Fly Fishing (Patagonia ; 2014, 2018), they showed how good knowledge and techniques take precedence over the constant accumulation of gear. Today, after years of additional experience, they go even further and show how a single feather can be used to create all sorts of flies, from nymphs to dry flies, as well as emergers, beetles, and soft hackle patterns. Designed as a sequel to Simple Fly Fishing, Pheasant Tail Simplicity reveals the tying and presentation techniques for these flies aimed at catching trout, anadromous species, and saltwater fish. More than just a guide, the book challenges the common idea that you need thousands of flies to catch fish.

Richly illustrated, Pheasant Tail Simplicity includes step-by-step instructions for tying 18 fly patterns, as well as lists of materials and tips on the best ways to use them. With concise text and QR codes linking to practical videos, this colorful book offers a return to the essentials: using a unique main material, a handful of techniques, and a mindset that prioritizes knowledge, skill, and creativity above all.