Synopsis
Casting a fly line is truly an art. Here, Lefty shows how to get more distance, avoid tangles, and cast under difficult conditions. He begins with the fundamentals, then goes on to diagnose and eliminate a variety of casting problems, including how to:
-- tame tailing loops
-- cast in windy conditions
-- change the direction of a cast quickly and accurately
-- get wet flies deeper and faster with a tuck cast
avoid trees and bushes behind the angler
-- reach under low-lying branches
-- and much more.
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Casting a fly line is truly an art, and in Solving Fly-Casting Problems, Lefty Kreh shows how to get more distance, avoid tangles, and cast under conditions that would make fishing impossible for other anglers. Lefty begins with the fundamentals common to all good casts, and goes on to diagnose and eliminate a variety of casting problems, including how to: tame tailing loops, cast in windy conditions, change the direction of a cast quickly and accurately, get wet flies deeper and faster with a tuck cast, avoid trees and bushes behind the angler by throwing an extra-high backcast, skip the fly across water to reach under low-lying branches, and much more.Solving Fly-Casting Problems is written with the insight of a half century of teaching experience, and will be a great help to fly fishers at all skill levels. (9 X 6, 96 pages, b&w photos)
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ISBN 10: 1585740349
ISBN 13: 9781585740345
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SOLVING FLY-CASTING PROBLEMS. By Lefty Kreh.
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The Lyons Press. Guildford, Connecticut. 2000, 2000
ISBN 10: 1585740349
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2000). (2000) ND 1st edition reprint. Oblong 8vo paperback (230 x 152mm). Ppvi,90. B/w photographs throughout. Fine new copy. "Cast further, more accurately, tame tailing loops, cast under branches, and much more." Good solid fly-casting instruction from most certainly one of the best casters and teachers anywhere in the world. "How to improve your distance and accuracy and make casts in any situation." "The fly-casting instruction in this book derives from almost a half century of fishing and teaching, and no matter where you are in your fly-fishing life, from struggling beginner to the person with two rods in every weight, this book can help you do better. Lefty begins with the fundamentals common to all good casts and then goes on to diagnose and demonstrate ways to eliminate a variety of casting problems, including how to tame tailing loops; cast in the wind; quickly and accurately change the direction of a cast; throw a backcast that stays clear of brush; quickly send wet flies and streamers deep with a tuck cast; skip a fly across the water to reach under low-hanging branches; make roll casts, effective mends and much more. No matter how good fly-fishing tackle becomes, how well you deal with the variables on the water will always be a big factor in your fishing success. For as long as you fly-fish, this book will hold the keys." Contents include:- Lefty's principles of fly casting; Footwork is important; Inefficient roll cast; Efficient roll cast; Elevated roll cast; Long-distance roll cast; Side roll cast; Aerial roll cast; Learn to tighten your loop; When the wind is on your wrong side; Casting in tight places; Change-in-direction cast; The tuck cast; Stack cast; Dropping the rod for slack; Ripping line off the water; Throwing an extra-high backcast; Mending line properly; Reach cast; Controlling line on the shoot; Extra-effort cast; Using a mousetrap; Using a hula hoop; Skip cast; Tailing loops; Loose line at your feet; Catching the line to examine or replace the fly; Rod angle; Casting weighted flies and leaders; The dump roll cast; Casting into the wind. This first edition was subsequently reprinted under the title, Lefty Kreh's Solving Fly Casting Problems. Apart from the pictures on the cover, and the titles, there is no difference between the two. We also have this version in our catalogue (our stock no. 34294). PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 9.95. Seller Inventory # 4716
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