Flycasting Skills : For Beginner and Expert

Symonds, John; Maher, Philip

ISBN 10: 1906122490 / ISBN 13: 9781906122492

Published by Merlin Unwin Books, 2013

Seller Inventory # 19093223-n

Synopsis:

With the help of expert casting instructors Symonds and Maher, you can now become a master of the flyrod. Whatever your present abilities, this book will leave you with the perfect casting skills for all situations. Flycasting, that key pre-requisite to all successful trout and salmon fishing, can be a stumbling block for many anglers. This clear, well-illustrated guidebook will show you, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: from basic Overhead cast to Double-handed Spey cast, and from the simple Roll cast to the flamboyant Snake cast, and many more. Packed with useful tips on: * which cast to use and when. * how to improve your casting techniques. * how to correct bad habits. * latest casts from around the world. * advice on best casting rods, reels and flylines. This book will transform your casting skills whether you are a complete beginner or an already experienced flyfisher.

About the Author: John Symonds is a keen fly-fisherman and fishes for salmon, trout and grayling in the Wye and Usk catchments as well as the Welsh borderlands. He decided to become a certified casting instructor and guide as a retirement occupation and has successfully qualified to Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors (APGAI) single- and double-handed levels, and is an International Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Two-Handed Casting Instructor (THCI). Philip Maher was John s mentor throughout the period leading up to achieving these qualifications and it is hoped that Flycasting Skills will be a useful manual for those following the same path. Using his graphic and photographic skills, John has been able to convey on paper in a clear, accessible style the current methods used for teaching students how to cast. John is married to Christine and they live in Hereford. Philip Maher grew up by the River Suir at Ballycamus, Ireland, where he mastered the art of dry fly fishing for wild brown trout on slow-moving water, where presentation and accuracy are essential. Philip's skills were apparent from an early age. He won the first of many Munster Juvenile River Championships at the age of 8, going on to win All-Ireland Senior in 1995 at the age of 20. He was Captain of the Irish Team in the 1996 World Championships in the Czech Republic, finishing top Irish rod. Already a proficient angler, Philip sought to understand more fully the mechanics and techniques of casting. He took the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) exams, passing both his Certified and Masters Fly Casting Instructor qualifications in one weekend. Subsequently he passed both his salmon and trout Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors (APGAI) exams. Philip runs his own tackle and flyfishing tuition business FishHunt near Clonmel, Tipperary.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Flycasting Skills : For Beginner and Expert
Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New