Published by Headwater Books / Stackpole Books. New Cumberland and Mechanicsburg, PA. 2009, 2008
ISBN 10: 0979346045 ISBN 13: 9780979346040
Language: English
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (190 x 238mm). Ppx,166. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine copy in dust-wrapper. American "Spring creeks grow abundant insects. This abundant and steady supply of food can spoil the trout, making them less likely to take [the artificial]. .The author shares the tactics and techniques that he teaches his clients to catch these tough trout. He includes top fly patterns, tips on matching major hatches and his thoughts on stealth and presentation." "Mike Heck is a master of spring creeks as well as a fine fly tier. If you fish these sometimes-difficult waters, read this book and you'll almost certainly catch more fish." (Lefty Kreh). Chapters include:- Spring creeks; Mayflies; Midges; Caddis and stoneflies; Terrestrials; Crustaceans and baitfish; Techniques; Thinking like a predator; Spring creek conservation. .
Published by Headwater Books / Stackpole Books. New Cumberland and Mechanicsburg, PA. 2009, 2008
ISBN 10: 0979346045 ISBN 13: 9780979346040
Language: English
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (190 x 238mm). Ppx,166. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Publisher's file copy with file number label to spine. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. American "Spring creeks grow abundant insects. This abundant and steady supply of food can spoil the trout, making them less likely to take [the artificial]. .The author shares the tactics and techniques that he teaches his clients to catch these tough trout. He includes top fly patterns, tips on matching major hatches and his thoughts on stealth and presentation." "Mike Heck is a master of spring creeks as well as a fine fly tier. If you fish these sometimes-difficult waters, read this book and you'll almost certainly catch more fish." (Lefty Kreh). Chapters include:- Spring creeks; Mayflies; Midges; Caddis and stoneflies; Terrestrials; Crustaceans and baitfish; Techniques; Thinking like a predator; Spring creek conservation. .