Small Fly Techniques - Softcover

Tullis, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585748102 ISBN 13: 9781585748105

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2003

Synopsis

The best fishing in any given location is seldom a secret, and as more and more anglers fish in such areas, the trout often become fussy eaters. "Educated" trout often focus solely on the small but plentiful aquatic insects that are frequently overlooked by the average fly fisher. Although some anglers are under the impression that small flies are difficult to fish, or that big fish won't take small flies, nothing could be further from the truth. In this guide to catching picky trout with small flies, Larry Tullis covers: trout feeding behaviour and its relationship to small-fly fishing; distinguishing between "educated" and "uneducated" trout; where to find strike and drift zones; understanding trout foods; how to select the best small-fly patterns; how to best utilize your tackle; and more. There are accompanying illustrations by angling illustrator Rod Walinchus.

About this title

About the Author

Larry Tullis has been a fly-fishing guide for eighteen years in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and Chile. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rod Walinchus, an award-winning artist, has illustrated countless books on fishing and the outdoors, including Practical Fishing Knots, Western Fly-Fishing Strategies, The Orvis Streamside Guide to Approach and Presentation, and Presenting the Fly. He lives in Livingston, Montana.

From the Back Cover

The best fishing in any given location is seldom a secret, and as more and more anglers fish in such areas, the trout often become fussy eaters. "Educated" trout often focus solely on the small but plentiful aquatic insects that are often overlooked by the average fly fisher. Although some anglers are under the impression that small flies are difficult to fish, or that big fish won't take small flies, nothing could be further from the truth. With small flies and Larry Tullis's expert advice, an angler can catch these large and selective trout. In Small Fly Techniques, Larry Tullis shows how easy small fly fishing can be as he covers: trout feeding behavior and its relationship to small fly fishing; distinguishing between "educated" and "uneducated" trout; where to find strike and drift zones; understanding trout foods; how to select the best small fly patterns; how to best utilize your tackle; and much more.
Small Fly Techniques is filled with clear, concise illustrations by noted angling illustrator Rod Walinchus and gorgeous full color photographs showing the best flies to use and where to fish them. Any fly angler who has ever been frustrated by picky trout should have this must-read book.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585748102
• ISBN 13: 9781585748105
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Walinchus Rod
• Number of pages: 160