ISBN 1878175319 Paperback. Frank Amato Publications. Revised edition (May 1993) Dimensions: 0.23 in x 11.04 in x 8.53 in. 

Book Review by Dwight K. Phillips:   

Fly patterns of Alaska was originally published sixteen years ago. There were some 129 patterns in that first book. Since then, there has been a large increase in the number of people flyfishing Alaska's lakes, streams and rivers. This is not surprising as many of Alaska's sportsmen find the joy of angling "on the fly."

Many new flies have been developed to better emulate the natural foods of Alaska's salmon, trout, char, grayling, sheefish, pike and saltwater fish. As a result, the original patterns have grown to 251 field-tested patterns. This latest edition is also beautifully illustrated with pictures of each individual fly and photos of outdoor scenes that capture the essence of the Alaska outdoors.

The Alaska Flyfishers, aptly calling themselves "An Action Company of Flyfishers," began in 1973 with 35 people. It has since grown to over 500 members. Officially the club was formed " to improve and increase the sport of flyfishing in Alaska," especially flyfishing for trout. It's official club fly is the Alaska Mary Ann, a streamer tied with polar bear hair.

I believe this is the most comprehensive collection of fishing flies ever compiled for Alaska. It has chapters devoted to streamers and bucktails, steelhead, salmon and char flies, egg and alevin imitations, nymphs and wet flies, dry flies and saltwater flies. Also included is a "guides favorites" list selected by local guides. This list contains ten favorite flies chosen for each of the top Alaska sportfish.

As one whose lived and fished in Alaska for almost twenty years, I highly recommend this book. I have personally owned my copy for almost six years and use it frequently. I am constantly experimenting with various patterns contained in the book when fishing for my favorite species. I feel this volume is a must for any serious flyfisherman contemplating an Alaska fishing trip.

(Dwight Phillips is one of the most avid anglers I know.  He is a fly fisherman by preference and frequents Interior waters near his Delta Junction, Alaska home during the open water months.  He'll even fish through the ice if he can't use his fly rod! -- David Johnson, Webmaster)

Table of Contents

Preface
Alaska Fly Fishers History
Streamers and Bucktails
Steelhead, Salmon and Char Flies
Egg and Alevin Imitations
Nymphs and Wet Flies
Dry Flies
Saltwater Flies
Top Patterns for Alaska's Sportfish
Index to Fly Recipes