L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing - Hardcover

Lord, Macauley; Talleur, Dick; Whitlock, Dave

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585746320 ISBN 13: 9781585746323

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2002

Synopsis

Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts - general fly fishing, fly fishing for bass, fly casting, and fly tying - and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find bass; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The "L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing" is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, or all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.

About this title

About the Author

Macauley Lord has been the head instructor of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing School since 1986 and is the former editor of The Loop, the quarterly journal for certified fly-casting instructors. He lives in Brunswick, Maine. Dick Talleur has long been considered one of the most authoritative and genuinely effective fly-tying teachers in the world. He is the author of The Versatile Fly Tyer, Modern Fly-Tying Materials, and Talleur's Basic Fly Tying. He lives in Manchester, New Hampshire. Dave Whitlock is one of America's most versatile fly fishermen. He is the author of several books, including Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods. He lives in Midway, Arkansas.

From the Back Cover

The Lyons Press is proud to introduce The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike.Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts-General Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying-and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find bass; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more.The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, or all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585746320
• ISBN 13: 9781585746323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448