Author: John W. Ball An Introductiion to Steelhead , 1975, Casting and Fishing the Artificial Fly, 1972, Teaching your Fly to Fly, 1972, You've Hooked a Fish? Ye Gods! ,1972, One Man,s Overalls,1974 Mr. John W. Ball began tying artificial flys commercially as a high school student in 1924. After graduation he gradually worked into white water boat guiding, holding his first Oregon State Guide license in 1930. From the 1950's well into the 1970's, Mr. Ball conducted Fly Casting classes through University of Oregon Extension Division, Lane Community College, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as for several private groups.