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Trout Fly Fishing & Fishing
In the sport of trout fishing, small stillwaters stocked with farm-reared trout are of vital importance. They provide easily accessible & affordable fishing in areas where there are simply not enough rivers or lake, to cater for the number of people who l
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Penned by an expert in the field, this invaluable handbook answers many important questions surrounding the sport. The topics covered include choice of bait & tackle, casting methods, analyzing trout themselves, & judging weather conditions. With striking
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Includes understanding trout behavior, the impact of natures conditions on trout & their food sources, learning which line, pattern & retrieve that matches the zone you choose to fish, where to start your day, positioning to make the right cast & much mor
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Simple, easy-to-understand lessons on often-overlooked fundamentals: drift, reading water, position of angler & rod, casting, line control, mending. Chapters on dry-fly fishing, nymphing, best rigs, & guide flies. Take a lot of the frustrating guesswork o
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Sight-fishing expert teaches you what you need to know to spot the trout before you castbecause if you can see a trout, you are more likely to catch that trout. In this comprehensive book on the tricks & skills anglers need to master, Mayer reveals his k
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A classic system of practical fishing techniquescasts, approaches, patterns and equipment that every fly fisherman can use. Color and B/w photos, line drawings; 8.x11 inches, 184 pgs.
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Advice on tackle selection, reading water, casting techniques and small stream scouting. Laced with insightful, humorous fishing stories and a few guest appearances from friends like A.K. Best. 10 line drawings, 15 B/w photos; 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.
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How to target trout of true trophy proportions; "big" trout are measured in pounds, not inches. Backed with scientific research and hands-on experience. Includes: locating waters likely to hold big trout; the right equipment to take them; how big trout hu
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Unlocks the mysteries behind catching trout in creeks, streams & rivers of all sizes. Starts with understanding trout, continues with learning how to read the water, comes together with getting the right gear & ends with catching fish. For all types of an
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Where to go to find Oregon's largest trout, which waters hold populations of: lake trout, brown trout, bull trout, & giant rainbows. 6x9 inches, 60 pgs.
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Valuable advice on why the big trout go for the streamers, reading streamer-friendly waters, streamer techniques, tools of the trade, & proven patterns widely available at fly shops. The perfect addition to the long-running pocket guide series. Full color
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Detailed field guide to casting, strategies, fly selection, & presentation, retrieves, & hook-setting tactics for different types of water. Full color; 4x6 inches, 128 pgs.
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Flies, indicators, & strategies. Handy guide will help all serious fly fishers achieve greater success. Color; 4x6.5 inches, 160 pgs.
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Concise & down-to-earth; covers suitable fly rods, lines & leaders, + essential sunglasses. Illus by Dann Jacobus. Color photos & B/W line drawings; 4.5 x 6.5 inches, 160 pgs.
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More than a few fly patterns & rod sizes, it's a whole strategy. Present your fly & fish it with a lifelike quality that consistently fools big trout. Clear instruction & diagrams so you can understand the strategy behind catching trout with streamers. St
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The 1st guide book to cover these streams since they were re-opened in 2005. Find stream descriptions, directions to the streams, & even makes recommendations on which fly rods & leaders are best for each stream. Includes techniques critical to catch trou
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This book has it all: covers how tailwaters workhow cold waters released from a dam affect the water, the aquatic life, & the fish. 70 B&W illus & 228 color photos 8.5x11 inches, 208 pgs.
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Invites fishermen to hone their hunting skills, sharpen their senses, & improve the fishing experience by applying predator skills. Improve your effectiveness & productivity the next time youre in the water. 46 Color photos, 17 drawings; 7x10 inches, 104
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Provides a sound understanding of the relationship between naturals & their imitations, & between those imitations & the trout. Youll learn what nymphs you should spend your time tying, youll learn how to tie them, & most important, youll learn where &
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If you're still trying to catch a true "gator" trout (over 7 lbs), or just wanting to fill a weekend with fish-catching fun, this is the book & DVD for you. Covers everything -from getting started with tackle, rods & reels, to picking the best time & plac
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Reveals specific strategies & locations for the best fishing in the region. Step-by-step photos teach the important fishing skills, & in-depth chapters give insight into trout biology & behavior, guaranteeing that anglers will increase their catch. 400+ P
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Provides serious anglers with a fresh look at their prey & their sport. Directed at fly fishing for insectivorous Rainbow Trout in pristine lakes, but is useful to all trout anglers regardless of their choice of tackle or location. Color insert; 6x9 inch
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Get introduced to the secrets by an experienced angler (20 yrs) & be shown in a few lessons the essentials of this kind of angling. Traces the history of the czech nymph & proceeds to catalog & detail 159 nymph patterns. 159 full color photos of nymphs &
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Expert fly tier & guide Mike Heck from Pennsylvania, the cradle of American spring-creek country, shares tactics & techniques he teaches his clients to catch these tough trout. Includes his top fly patterns, tips on matching the major hatches of Tricos, B
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Everything you need to know to successfully choose the right presentation for any situation on the trout stream, including catching trout with flies, artificial lures & live bait. 350 photos & illus; 8.5x11 inches, 144 pages.
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The full story of the genuine native trout of the American West. Includes much new info on its biology & ecology, asks how it has fared in the last century, & looks toward its future. The most comprehensive & complete set of references available anywhere
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Brings together crucial research by entomologists & fish physiologists linking changes in barometric pressure to insect hatches & the coinciding trout & salmon taking times. The Study shows that insects hatch on a rising barometer, stimulating the feeding
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All the basics of bait-fishing, one of the most traditional - & productive - techniques for catching trout. Explains rods, reels, lines & other terminal gear, tying effective knots; selecting the best rigging; attaching weights; & hooks. Illus; 6x9 inche
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Learn to fly fish from an expert & bring in the big catch! Successful fly fishermen think like hunters - stalking their quarry, working the terrain, maintaining concealment, & adapting their methods to the situation. Learn & hone your craft using this too
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Contains many useful tips about using bees, beetles, ants, moths, flies & spiders to lure trout, as well as new info on terrestrial families, their food value & tying patterns that will inspire on-stream success. 34 color photos, 60 drawings; 6x9 inches,
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