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Casting & General Fly Fishing Techniques
This book offers a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, & selecting flies. In the end, this collection of 240 tips is one of the most insightful, plainly spoken, & entertaining works on thi
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Expert spey caster Gawesworth shares casts adapted from two-handed spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Includes: the single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, side cast, shepherds crook, reach cast, & aerial
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The most thorough pocket guide to flyfishing ever created. Everything from rods & rod action to fly lines to flies to knots to wading safety to waders & packs to aquatic insects to presentation to reading water & more. 4x7 inches, 128 pgs.
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Distills the science of fish behavior into easy-to-follow advice on how to catch fish in any situation. Describes how feeding behavior in fish changes in response to various factors. Advises you on how to respond, recommending specific flies, baits, rigs
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Covers beginner, intermediate & distance casting skills. Contains enough material to last for several years & serves as a reference to last a lifetime. You will use this book again & again as you improve your skills & increase your goals. B&W photos t/out
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Perfect for beginners eager to land their 1st fly-caught fish & for more experienced anglers looking to advance their skills. Offers tried-&-true techniques for getting the most out of this exciting sport. Presents a practical, informative approach, geare
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A comprehensive teaching plan for perfecting one of most important elements of fly-fishing: the cast. 16 easy-to-follow lessons cover every step of the process, from the 1st tentative strokes to casting full fly-lines into the wind, with photos & diagrams
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A collection of the master's tricks on how to catch any fish, anywhere! Lefty gives sound, practical, & effective info that anglers can use on their very next fishing trip, no matter where theyre going or what species of fish theyll be fishing to. Price
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Go to fly-fishing school with this concise, full-color guide of proven techniques aimed at the beginner. A good intro to this fascinating, rapidly growing sport. Concisely explains fishing ethics, offers helpful safety precautions, & defines basic angling
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Presents the four types of mayflies (Clingers, Burrowers, Crawlers, and Swimmers addressing for each their primary characteristics, their habitat, key Genus, imitations, and Critical Angling Considerations. The same is presented for stoneflies and caddisf
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New to fly fishing? Don't know who to ask or what to buy? Here you'll find no-nonsense advice for the beginner fly fisher. Included are sections on rods, reels, flies, watercraft, accessories, entomology, along with techniques to use in BC, Alberta, & the
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Whether you fish salt water or streams, heavy rods or light, youll learn everything from small changes in movements that greatly improve your casting to totally new takes on traditional casts from this book. 40 casts are covered in step-by-step detail. L
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Borger, the "shadow caster" in the movie "A River Runs Through It," is a perception-changing approach to the learning & teaching of fly casting. Plenty of illustrated examples, looks at the simplicity of Borger's 3 phases & the Modular Approach. New, empo
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Surprising & interesting facts help you become an instant fly- fishing expert. From learning how to read water to using the best equipment, anyone can learn the fundamentals of fly fishing in a fun-to-read format. With practical info on a variety of fly-f
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Tips, tricks, shortcuts & techniques on fly-fishing. Tips gathered from years working "Behind the Counter" at a fly-fishing shop. 120 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
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Covers essentials from trout to tarpon, such as: casting with Lefty Kreh, matching the hatch with Charlie Meck, taking great fish photos with Barry & Cathy Beck, & more. Clear, use-to-use format & illustrations from renowned artist Dave Hall; sure to help
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All the info backcountry anglers need to fully prepare for both day trips & longer excursions. Covers the necessary equip, plus repair & maintenance; types of watercraft; campsites & cooking; safety; a list of fish & where to find them; & much more. B&W P
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Simple, hour-by-hour handbook for learning fly-fishing fundamentals & beginning a lifetime passion. Covers equip selection & assembly, knot-tying, flies, casting, etiquette, & much more.
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A pocket-sized, it helps: find trout, choose flies with confidence, match trout feeding needs, identify important insects, tie knots, fix casting problems, and more. 4.5x6.5 inches, 217 pgs.
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Step-by-step guide to casting farther & more accurately. Lefty begins with the fundamentals, then goes on to diagnose & eliminate a variety of casting problems, including how to: tame tailing loops; cast in windy conditions; change the direction of a cast
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A guidebook that presents simple, step-by-step instructions to help people learn the basics of casting with a fly rod, & then develop the techniques needed to become a skilled caster. Illus; 6x9 inches, 136 pgs.
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Casting with a two-handed rod in the style that dates back to mid-1800s Scotland is no easy challenge. Its now popular for all types of fishing, especially when obstructions block the backcast & for all kinds of fish - trout, striped bass, salmon, & stee
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Through careful step-by-step instructions & illus, one of the finest casting instructors in the world helps all fly fishermen get more distance out of every cast. Analyzes the basic forward cast, explaining its different parts & dynamics, & builds on that
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One of our best selling books! A step-by-step "how-to" guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. B/w photos & illustrations; 7
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A thorough introduction to a unique & often overlooked method of fly fishing.
How to tie & use dapping flies: stoneflies, dragonflies, craneflies, grass shrimp, minnows, Catskill flies, & Irish & Scottish flies. Photos, recipes, & step-by-step instru
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Mel is a gifted teacher and a skilled caster. In this book he'll stand beside you and guide you through the basics, work with you on more advanced skills or help eliminate problem areas. Excellent photo sequences demonstrate the techniques. 125 B/w photos
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A comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated book that covers both the practical aspects and the special rewards of the world's fastest growing sport. 310 color illus.
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Teaches basic casting, reading the water, knots & rigging, wading safety, selecting flies, presentation, & provides tips on choosing an affordable rod, reel, line, leader, & other gear. Focuses primarily on cold-water fishes such as trout, but provides ti
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A comprehensive introduction to the sport of fly fishing. Topics include Fly Reel Types & Selection, Fly Line Types and Usage, Leaders, Knots, Hooks, Food Sources and corresponding Fly Patterns, Rise Forms, Fishing Strategies, and Fly Casting among other
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Compact & effective guide to fly casting includes detailed sections on: 11 habits of highly effective casters, basic 4-part cast, essential roll cast, false casting, getting more distance, casting into the wind, & more. Full color throughout; 7x10 inches;
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