chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Has anyone read all three George Grant books? Are they each very different? Which is best for all purpose woven hackle, woven body, grant style body (pins, mono over patterned feather)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 https://globalflyfisher.com/patterns-tie-better/george-f-grants-flies plus the art of weaving hair hackles spiral bound book plus the best video on weaving the hair hackle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgeFs3gjcIY montana trout flies (hardcover and spiral bound) does not contain the weaving process photos http://www.spencerewert.com/WesternTroutFlies/GeorgeGrant.html https://www.google.com/search?q=george+grant+flies&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjXoOnjwrLkAhUkp1kKHX20CfoQ_AUIEigC&biw=1600&bih=757 tutorial https://www.flydreamers.com/en/fly-tying/george-s-grant-stone-fly-vl156 you owe me a stonefly for that much information Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Deal What about Master Fly Weaver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 i dont have the 'master fly weaver' thats why i didnt mention it youre on your own on that one even used books are over $100. too expensive for me the actual weaving process and the body making process with the pins etc is spelled out in the first book i mentioned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks ft, much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 this is a george grant style stonefly tied by mike tucker of colorado over 35 years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 The Winter 2004 issue Fly Tyer magazine had a very large article on tying George Grant style flies. Lots of pictures, info, and step by steps. Regards, Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noahguide 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 CB, check your PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Snowden 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 The fly is stunning! Thank you for your postings. I had never heard of George Grant before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 Fortunate enough to have two of his flies in my small collection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2019 Thanks Bruce, neat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2019 Has anyone read all three George Grant books? Are they each very different? Which is best for all purpose woven hackle, woven body, grant style body (pins, mono over patterned feather)? Hi cb27, I have all three books and think the hard-bound version is the best but all three are very informative. The hard-bound version varies in price from $750 for a 1st edition to about $100 for one of the subsequent editions. Here is a couple for sale on eBay if interested: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=the+master+fly+weaver&_sacat=0 We are currently working on a book on weaving and braiding flies. As it happens, the George Grant chapter (9) after the one we're currently working on is next. We expect the book will be done sometime early in 2020. We'll announcing it when available. Take care & ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2019 Thanks Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2019 I have both Master Fly Weaver and a limited edition of Montana Trout Flies - mine is copy #461 https://www.abebooks.com/Montana-Trout-Flies-George-Grant-Champoeg/21404083509/bd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites