The book takes us on a journey following same map you follow when tying a fly. From thread handling to trimming heads. Along way we look at bodies, tailing, wings, hackling, and legs. The organization is nice, so when you are referencing a particular technique, you can find it quickly in book, by where you are in your fly.

Which brings us to best part of book, in that is it will be undoubtedly most referenced book in your library. You will use it no matter what types of flies you tie. Whether they be #26 Tricos are #2/0 Saltwater patterns, or whole gamut, there is stuff in here for you. It rarely will make it back on your shelf.

The only real drawbacks to book are #1, price, although more affordable now if you shop around, it will still set you back. And #2 it is not for beginners, nor does it pretend to be., While it does give plenty of basic advice, one must have a general working knowledge of fly tying to really get use out of this book.

It also adds to growing trend of spelling tyers, tiers. I wonder if magazine will ever switch, I have always preferred tyer, but I seem to be in a shrinking minority. And it always comes up as a mistake in my spell checker.

Next, you should pay attention to where paddle goes into water. It should enter near where your feet are in kayak. You don't have to be completely precise, however, as it is sometimes hard to figure out exactly where you want paddle to enter water - and you will lose power if you spend too much time second-guessing your strokes.

You should work on relaxing your grip on kayak paddle, as well, as this will make it easier for you to sustain your paddling pace - and can prevent injuries.

It is also important to make sure that you are paddling close to kayak, and that your strokes are going deep. That way, you'll be making most efficient paddling strokes that you can.

If you follow this advice, and work on strengthening parts of your body that get tired fastest, then you'll find that your forward paddling improves.