Fishing the Dry Fly As a Living Insect
Title | Fishing the Dry Fly As a Living Insect PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard M. Wright |
Publisher | Lyons Press |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Flies, Artificial |
ISBN |
Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect
Title | Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard M. Wright |
Publisher | Dutton Adult |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 1972-01-01 |
Genre | Flies, Artificial |
ISBN | 9780525217404 |
101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies
Title | 101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies PDF eBook |
Author | David Klausmeyer |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2014-08-05 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1629141143 |
101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies is the latest from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer to complement his recent volume, 101 Favorite Dry Flies. Whether you are a beginner seeking a comprehensible fishing guide or an experienced tyer yearning for the newest and most effective techniques specific to wet flies and nymphs, this book has it all. Each nymph or wet fly is wonderfully captured with its own clear photographs and complete set of instructions. Not only does Klausmeyer highlight insightful tips and fishing strategies on specific flies, but he also offers historical key notes pertaining to that pattern. Included within are numerous images of materials and tying tools. Learn to master the classic patterns, but also discover the latest flies with suggested commercial fly-tying gear. Detailed text is provided for imitative flies, containing explicit hatching information depending on the season and location. In 101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies, Klausmeyer teaches the fundamentals as well as innovative methods on how to properly excel in fishing. Fly-tying is a highly esteemed fisherman’s craft, but also an art form. Avid sport fisherman will treasure this book and gain an even more sense of in-depth knowledge. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Dry Fly and Fast Water
Title | The Dry Fly and Fast Water PDF eBook |
Author | George Michel Lucien La Branche |
Publisher | |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Fly casting |
ISBN |
Practical Dry-fly Fishing
Title | Practical Dry-fly Fishing PDF eBook |
Author | Emlyn Metcalf Gill |
Publisher | |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | Fly casting |
ISBN |
Dry-fly Fishing in Theory and Practice
Title | Dry-fly Fishing in Theory and Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Frederic Michael Halford |
Publisher | |
Pages | 440 |
Release | 1889 |
Genre | Fishing |
ISBN |
The Ramblings of an Aging Angler
Title | The Ramblings of an Aging Angler PDF eBook |
Author | Al Simpson |
Publisher | Page Publishing Inc |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2021-06-11 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1662428375 |
“His presentation of the what, how, when, where and why of the sport is eloquent in the clarity and precision of his writing. He provides a wealth of practical information, embellished with personal observations, and quotes from past masters.” -Richard Robinson, Master professional golf instructor, author, and fisherman “This book is an excellent resource for beginning anglers, and a very entertaining read even for those with decades of experience on the water.” -Justin Witt, International outfitter, guide, contributor to “The Flyfish Journal” ________________________________________________________________________ With fifty years of fly-fishing experience, Al Simpson has written an engaging book about fly-fishing for trout. It is packed with information helpful to anglers of all skill levels. Insights are frequently presented through a streamside experience. Topics include getting started, equipment, casting, trout feeding behavior, flies, reading the water, presentation, and seasons. He also discusses controversial topics like etiquette, stocking, and restoration of native trout. The work is richly enhanced with over 200 color photos and line drawings. It joins the short list of must-reads for trout anglers. The author began fly-fishing in 1962. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and has fished the mid-Atlantic’s trout streams extensively. Summers have always included fishing in the northern Rockies. Now retired from the University of Virginia where he practiced and taught cardiology, he and wife Ginny spend their summers in Montana. They frequently travel to trout venues about the globe. A lifetime member of Trout Unlimited, he served as vice president on Virginia’s state council. He works part-time for Orvis as a fly-fishing retail specialist, and teaches fly-fishing. Local sports clubs frequently invite him to speak and conduct fly-fishing clinics. An avid blogger on all things related to fly- fishing for trout, he has an international following.