John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing - Softcover

Bailey, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847730787 ISBN 13: 9781847730787

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

A comprehensive book that takes an in-depth look at the ever-popular sport of fly fishing, this complete guide presents a deep appreciation and understanding of the behaviour of fish such as trout, salmon and grayling.In "John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing", internationally renowned author, photographer and angler John Bailey covers the philosophy of fly fishing and the role of the angler-naturalist, before considering more practical issues of fly fishing such as tackle, permits, flies and much more. The author provides the right amount of detail and encouragement to ensure that all who participate, from the novice to the experienced angler, will get the very best out of their sport.Illustrated with 200 stunning full-colour photographs, "John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing" is guaranteed to give much pleasure and insight to anglers at all levels.

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From the Back Cover

John Bailey’s Complete Guide to Fly Fishing

Fly fishing is one of the world’s most popular sports, and this comprehensive book takes an in-depth look at all aspects of it. Intentionally renowned author, photographer, and angler John Bailey covers the philosophy of fly fishing and the role of the angler-naturalist, before considering more practical issues of fly-fishing and the behavior of traditionally fly-caught fish. John Bailey’s Complete Guide to Fly Fishing provides detail and encouragement to ensure that all who participate will get the very best out of their sport.

· Covers all aspects of fly fishing for all levels of angler–from novice to expert

· Practical advice and encouragement combined with a genuine concern for the    fish and their environment

· Illustrated with 200 stunning color photographs

About the Author

John Bailey is an internationally renowned author, photographer and presenter of television programmes on angling and natural history. One of Britain's best-known anglers, he has written numerous books, including the award-winning Trout at Ten Thousand Feet, John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fishing, Where to Fly Fish in Britain and Ireland (all New Holland), Tales from the Riverbank (BBC Books) and John Bailey's Freshwater Fishing (Dorling Kindersley). He lives in Salthouse, in north Norfolk.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847730787
• ISBN 13: 9781847730787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144