FISHING FLIES OF AFRICA

FISHING FLIES OF AFRICA This comprehensive, detailed reference guide to fishing flies for use in Africa includes over 800 flies of European, American, Australasian & local origin. The origin & developmental history of each fly is discussed, as well as its dressing, any variations, & the appropriate method for fishing with it. Additional design & tying notes are included where applicable. Appropriate substitutes for rare or environmentally sensitive materials are listed, & the book has a serious focus on ecologically friendly fly-fishing, with an entire chapter dedicated to natural materials & their substitutions. The growing hobby of collecting flies also receives its own chapter, with useful advice on storage, framing & lighting options.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Bill Hansford-Steele is a professional fly-fishing instructor with a lifetime of experience in fly-fishing & fly-tying. Originally from the UK, he has lived & fished in southern Africa for over 40 years. ISBN: 1-77007-223-3 publish date: 04/30/2010