The classic bucktails--Mickey Finn, Black Nose Dace--are some of the very first flies that anglers learn to tie, and they are the most well-traveled of all streamer types, from Maine to Washington, trout to salmon. With over 500 patterns, this is the only book to date written on bucktails as well as other hairwing streamers. Patterns cover both contemporary and classic flies, for salt and fresh water Includes tying notes, fishing information, and complete recipes A history of bucktails from their origins to the present.