A complete program that is guaranteed to have readers casting a fly with precision & grace after only a few hours' practice. Breaks the complicated mechanics into a few simple components; then shows how to master these in 7 easy lessons, each of which add
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An extensive treatment of flyfishing covering every aspect of the sport. Details all the tackle, techniques, and skills of the sport from vintage to modern approaches. Color photos, illus & charts; 9x11.5 inches, 287 pgs.
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Takes novice fishermen through the many steps toward proficiency & a pleasurable fishing experience. Choose appropriate flies, rods, reels, & lines, skills & techniques for catching different varieties of fish. 100s of photos; 6x8 inches, 96 pgs.
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This detailed fly casting mechanics book is for all skill levels and contains over 440 line drawings from the fundamental basic skills to advanced techniques. 8x11 inches; 232 pgs.
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Now available in paperback with a new introduction by Ed Jaworowski; Improved techniques for backcasts, forward casts, roll casts, and distance; Solutions for difficult casting situations. Ed presents his innovative method designed to help any angler cast
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A comprehensive guide, from practical topics such as tackle, permits, & flies, to philosophical views on the role of the angler-naturalist within the sport. Become an expert on the behavior of North American fish such as trout, salmon, and bass. 200 full-
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Cuts through the mystique and complexity surrounding fly fishing by teaching the twelve basic skills needed to understand and enjoy the sport. 38 pgs.
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Comprehensive reference. Quick & easy guidance on choosing the correct fly; idiot-proof steps for making the perfect cast; pro tips on catching the biggest fish. Rods, reels, & line materials. New B&W photos & drawings; 7x9 inches, 416 pgs.
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Shares a variety of common sense solutions to the problems that anglers face. B/w illus; 5x8, 96 pgs.
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Master angler Bill Mason takes the mystery out of fly fishing & teaches you all you need to know to get started in this beautiful sport. 220 photos & illus; 7x9 inches, 255 pgs.
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Make the most out of the next fly-fishing trip with this master by your side. Darrow brings in elements & analogies from every kind of discipline such as exercise, music, & sport, to help any angler improve his cast. 100 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.
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Forward by Thomas McGuane. 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, s
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The basic essentials of what you need to get started & then, when youre ready to take on more, shows you how to explore further. Reels, lines, leaders, knots, flies, waders, & other equip youll need to start fly fishing. Includes the ten most versatile
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The fastest & easiest way to try your hand at fly fishing. With succinct, easy-to-follow instructions, he shows readers how to: start fishing after just an hour with this book; make their first cast to a rising trout; play & land their first fish; fish wi
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Completely illustrated guide to the 51 most important fresh & saltwater gamefish. Well-rounded, concise, & user-friendly summaries of the life history & significant biological characteristics of sought-after fish like trout, salmon, & bass. Color photos &
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The foundations of fly-fishing history, literature, & mechanics are firmly anchored in the disciplines of science, yet until now, there has been no comprehensive work that integrates scientific components into the sport of angling for trout & other game f
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Topics covered include: setting up the rod, grip, & stance; the forearm & wrist in fly casting; applying power to the casting stroke; false casting, roll casting & roll-cast pickup, the single & double haul, common problems & how to solve them. Illus, pho
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With Zen-like scrutiny, Streit, guide of 20 yrs, discusses his distilled techniques for fishing pressured trout, what separates the beginner from the expert caster, & dissects the mechanics of the perfect strike. A guides guide to the basics of fly fishi
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A fresh look at the fundamentals of the fly cast. Re-examines casting basics with an eye toward simplifying the traditional casting language. It's amplified practice sessions and innovative diagnostic tools alone are well worth the reasonable cost. Insigh
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Shows how to select equip, reviews costs, explains terms, goes over the basics & then more involved techniques for landing that fish! Vachon tells readers how to tie flies, how to get a license, goes over the differences between freshwater & saltwater, th
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Lefty has distilled his decades of fly-casting wisdom into a compact, thoroughly illustrated guide on the best way to cast. 100+ pen-and-ink drawings by award-winning illustrator Rod Walinchus that show every detail of each method, as well as dozens of go
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How to keep the fish on the hook. Outlines the general rules for playing fish, & investigates those variables, often overlooked. For those who fish with a fly rod. 10 B&W drawings; 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.
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Kreh outdoes himself with dozens of practical tips & observations on how to catch the wiliest fish. How to: use a partner to find fish & cast quickly & accurately; increase your chances of catching a larger fish; simultaneously retrieve a fly & strip line
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Brush up your river speycasting skills; fish from impossible casting locations; make any presentation you need; use the wind - don't fight it; control the fly & motivate fish; hook & land fish efficiently. Choose advanced speyrods; use modern spey lines;
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Despite the fact that most anglers come to flyfishing via coarse fishing, few make the jump from troutfishing on stillwater to the excitement of flyfishing small streams. Shows you how to adapt your skills to suit every occasion. 44 line drawings; 4 pgs c
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Straightforward, expert instruction on a variety of crafts, hobbies, & sports. Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, & flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos & instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, & slack-line cast
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the perfect tool for both the beginning fly caster and the experienced fly caster who wants to master the more difficult casting methods necessary for demanding casting conditions. The illustrations are some of the finest and most informative to be found
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