stackpole books mechanicsburg pa 2009 (10 results)

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. Large 4to (222 x 285mm). Ppviii,122. Colour photographs throughout. Blue boards, gilt titles to spine. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Invaluable tips and techniques from master fly tier, A.K. Best, and the sequel to Fly Fishing with A.K. Part one looks at and solves common fly tying problems. Part two describes the new materials and what that means for today's fisherman. With detailed photographs illustrating the step by step techniques for working the Bugskin, coq de Leon and streamers." Many excellent photographs. PREVIOUS PRICE £25.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. Large 4to (222 x 285mm). Ppx,198. Colour photographs throughout, b/w illustrations by Dave Hill, brief bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. The author describes his tactics for fishing the coldwater outflow streams of dams and reservoirs. "Tailwaters provide extraordinary year-round fishing, but you have to know how to fish them. Pat Dorsey provides the tips and tactics you need to succeed in these challenging waters. The author explains how tailwaters work - how cold waters released from a dam affect the water, the aquatic insects, and the fish that eat them. He describes the hatches, season by season, and provides 60 fly patterns for some of the best imitation flies to use in every season and every circumstance. His detailed tips on how to 'read the river' and how to 'read the fish' are straight from his years of experience guiding and fishing some of the most fascinating water in the country. This book has it all. Chapters on mymphing, dry-fly, and streamer tactics provide a wealth of information for fishing a tailwater. Thorough explanations of surface and subsurface tactics, clearly illustrated by artist Dave Hall, help anglers understand how to catch these finicky trout. Packed with information on the ecology of tailwaters, including the behavior of midges, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and anything else that a trout might eat, every tailwater angler will find this book valuable." Chapters include:- The nature of tailwaters; Understanding dams and releases; Seasons of a tailwater; The fish; Reading the river; Nymphing tactics; Dry-fly tactics; Streamer tactics; Midges and their imitations; Mayflies and their imitations; Caddisflies and their imitations; Crustaceans and their imitations; Other trout foods and their imitations; Matching the hatch and reading the rise; Equipment and knots; Angler responsibilities. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. Large 4to (225 x 285mm). Pp312. Colour photographs, bibliography. Light brown boards, spine titled in silver. Many page edges slightly damaged by being separated, not affecting text, smells slightly musty, else a very good copy in dust-wrapper. This book "is the most complete pictorial survey of Trichoptera to date. 'Caddisflies' takes the mystery out of matching the hatch. Learn how you can use the ways in which these amazing insects have adapted to predict which flies to choose. Detailed descriptions and vivid photographs will help identify the caddisflies on your favourite trout waters. This all-inclusive book includes advice on tackle and techniques and a comprehensive catalogue of pattern recipes." .

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. Large 4to (222 x 285mm). Ppx,198. Colour photographs throughout, b/w illustrations by Dave Hill, brief bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. The author describes his tactics for fishing the coldwater outflow streams of dams and reservoirs. "Tailwaters provide extraordinary year-round fishing, but you have to know how to fish them. Pat Dorsey provides the tips and tactics you need to succeed in these challenging waters. The author explains how tailwaters work - how cold waters released from a dam affect the water, the aquatic insects, and the fish that eat them. He describes the hatches, season by season, and provides 60 fly patterns for some of the best imitation flies to use in every season and every circumstance. His detailed tips on how to 'read the river' and how to 'read the fish' are straight from his years of experience guiding and fishing some of the most fascinating water in the country. This book has it all. Chapters on mymphing, dry-fly, and streamer tactics provide a wealth of information for fishing a tailwater. Thorough explanations of surface and subsurface tactics, clearly illustrated by artist Dave Hall, help anglers understand how to catch these finicky trout. Packed with information on the ecology of tailwaters, including the behavior of midges, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and anything else that a trout might eat, every tailwater angler will find this book valuable." Chapters include:- The nature of tailwaters; Understanding dams and releases; Seasons of a tailwater; The fish; Reading the river; Nymphing tactics; Dry-fly tactics; Streamer tactics; Midges and their imitations; Mayflies and their imitations; Caddisflies and their imitations; Crustaceans and their imitations; Other trout foods and their imitations; Matching the hatch and reading the rise; Equipment and knots; Angler responsibilities. PREVIOUS PRICE £30.00.

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. .

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. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 4to comb-bound hardback (235 x 285mm). Ppx,174. Colour plates of flies, colour photographs throughout. Laminated boards. Foxing to end-papers, slight shelf-wear else a very good second-hand copy. This book "presents traditional techniques and innovative patterns for flies that will work for all kinds of insects in all kinds of situations. It's time to spruce up your fly box with these essential trout patterns including Charlie Boy Hopper, Quigley Cripple, Foam Beetle, Hairwing Dun, Humpy, Turck Tarantula and many more." Step-by-step photographs of fly-tying processes and many larger than life photographs of finished flies. .

First edition, first printing (per publisher's statement and number line upon copyright page). x, 373 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket lightly rubbed. Black boards, slight bumping at spine ends. Short red ink mark on bottom edge (publisher's remainder mark?) adjacent to spine. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy in a near fine dust jacket. Features over seventy stories of ghosts and haunted locales around the state of Illinois. ISBN 9780811705042.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 4to ring-bound hardback (248 x 287mm). Ppvi,282. Colour photographs of flies by Mark Yamauchi & Mark Tracy, b/w line illustrations. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Slight use but good. Issued without a dust-wrapper. "Over 1,000 midge patterns and recipes from around the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. Tying steps for 15 essential pattern styles, covering larvae, pupae, emergers and adults. Fishing techniques, tips, and tricks from experts on rivers, reservoirs and lakes". Patterns and fishing tips from John Barr, Gary and Jason Borger, Jim Cannon, Brian Chan, Roy Christie, Charlie Craven, Ralph Cutter, Pat Dorsey, Ed Engle, Greg Garcia, Johnny Gomez, Mick Heck, Masa Katsumata, Mike Kruise, Craig Mathews, Mike Mercer, Juan Ramirez, Phil Rowley, Shane Stalcup, Gordon Waldmier, Brian Yamauchi. .

attractive copy, very good large hardcover with spiral binding inside the hardcover outside covers so you can fully open the pages while working on the projects, book is in great shape, but the glossy paper is slightly wavy along the top margin as so often the case. BEILER, LINDA D. Wheat weaving & straw art: tips, tools, and techniques for learning the craft. Photography by Randy Westley. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2009, stated First Edition, and 1st printing number line ending with 1, 164pp., . Series: Heritage crafts today Wheat weaving is an ancient folk art made to celebrate a successful harvest. Today straw designs are admired for their beauty and intricacy. In this volume, professional straw artist Linda D. Beiler provides expert advice on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing the straw, and 22 step-by-step projects for mastering the techniques of plaiting, folding, and spiraling, and for combining techniques and adding decorative touches. Helpful series photographs demonstrate the process for creating hearts, bows, Arabic cages, Welsh fans, and a variety of abstract pieces. ISBN 9780811704922.