The History Of Fly Fishing In Fifty Flies

Author : Ian Whitelaw
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Flies, Artificial
ISBN : 9781781314012

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The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies by Ian Whitelaw Pdf

The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the story of a sport that dates back two thousand years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting edge materials. From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries (there are more than 1,700 salmon fly patterns alone) these fifty have been chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves, but also the fly fishing techniques - and of rods, lines, and reels. These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its modern origins on the chalk streams of southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the US, Europe, South America and the Antipiodes, and now to every country in the world. Once limited to trout and salmon, fly-fishing techniques today are used to catch every fish species from minnows to marlin, in rivers, lakes and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. Filled with profiles of the key characters, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them, The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the exponential growth and diversification of this fascinating sport.

Author : Ian Whitelaw
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613127834

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The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies by Ian Whitelaw Pdf

A look at the development of the sport over the past six centuries. Once limited to trout and salmon, today fly-fishing techniques are used to catch every fish species from minnows to marlin in rivers, lakes and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies focuses on fifty iconic flies chosen to represent the evolution not only of fishing flies and fly tying but also the sport itself. Filled with illustrations and photographs of the flies (the fifty are just the starting point—more than 200 flies are mentioned or shown in the book), as well as profiles of key characters, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the growth and diversification of this fascinating sport from the fifteenth century to the present day and its spread from Britain, Europe and Japan to North and South America, Australia and New Zealand, and now to every country in the world. The evolution of fly-fishing tackle—rods, reels, lines and hooks—is also covered in a series of essays spread throughout the book. Praise for The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies “A delightful ramble along the stream of fishing history.” —Star Tribune “This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod—anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.” —Foreword Reviews

Author : Chris Santella
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613120729

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Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die by Chris Santella Pdf

Amateur or expert, every angler dreams of landing the big one, but that's only part of the appeal of fly fishing. Because even when hours pass without a bite, nothing beats the rugged beauty of the surroundings. For both armchair travelers and avid outdoorsmen who may have already started a checklist of their own, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die maps out the meccas of the fly-fishing world. Through in-depth interviews with the sport's acknowledged gurus, author Chris Santella goes beyond standard guides to convey the very essence of the recommended locations. Readers can vicariously cast mouse pattners to fifty-pound taimen in the wilds of Mongolia, wrangle with wily permit off the Florida Keys, and match the hatch on Montana's Armstrong's Spring Creek. Jardines de la Reina, Cuba (tarpon), the Zhupanova River, Kamchatka (rainbow trout), and the Rio Negro, Brazil (peacock bass) are also included. The essays include a cultural and natural history of each site, along with colorful anecdotes based on the author's and authorities' experiences. With breath-takingly-beautiful photos of the spots, many by celebrated fly-fishing photographer R. Valentine Atkinson, the book also provides adventurous anglers with enough travel-and-tackle information so that they, too, can start planning excursions to go fish around the globe.

Author : Mike Valla
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811708333

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The Founding Flies by Mike Valla Pdf

43 American fly-tying masters, including Mary Orvis Marbury, Thaddeus Norris, and Theodore Gordon.

Author : Chris Santella
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613123577

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Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die by Chris Santella Pdf

Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella’s first book, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, has more than 100,000 copies in print, and Santella—now a regular fly-fishing contributor to the New York Times and many angling periodicals—has finally returned to the subject that started it all. Santella profiles 50 more first-class fly-fishing destinations around the world, as shared by top fishing-expedition leaders and journalists. This volume includes many of fly fishing’s “next big things”: fishing in San Diego for mako sharks; sight-casting in Bolivia for golden dorado; flats-style striper fishing in Maine’s Casco Bay; nocturnal sea trout angling in Wales; and fishing for giant mahseer in the Himalayan foothills of India. Gorgeous photography showcases the beauty of these destinations, and the “If You Go” section enables readers to embark on the fishing trips themselves.

Author : Mike Valla
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811714662

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Tying the Founding Flies by Mike Valla Pdf

Fly fishing has a rich heritage of "founding flies" that revolutionized the sport, yet many of these classic flies have fallen out of use. In this follow-up to The Founding Flies, Mike Valla includes detailed instructions to help anglers tie and fish these historic, effective patterns. • Features 21 classic fly patterns with step-by-step photo tutorials for tying them • Tips on the best way to fish the founding flies today • Includes a broad range of flies, from nymphs and streamers to drys and terrestrials

Author : Jean-Paul Pequegnot
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781620873403

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French Fishing Flies by Jean-Paul Pequegnot Pdf

Cul de Canard (Duck’s Rump), Farefelue (The Crazy One), Plantureuse (Buxom Gal), Peute (The Ugly One)—the names are deliciously French but one would make a terrible mistake to think that only French-born trout like these fishing flies. “Design,” said Datus Proper, “is why this book has as much to do with the Henry’s Fork as with the Risle.” At least one of the flies introduced by French Fishing Flies more than twenty-five years ago, the Cul de Canard, has long since become a true staple in fly boxes around the world. Others will surely follow. This fascinating book is bound to be of great interest to fly fishermen everywhere.

Author : Tony Lolli
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781454931935

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The Art of the Fishing Fly by Tony Lolli Pdf

The ultimate book for fly fishers, featuring stunning photography of flies and the fishermen who use them—with a foreword by President Jimmy Carter. For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the perfect reference. The Art of the Fishing Fly includes a history of fly fishing focusing on the evolution of fishing flies; a guide to essential equipment; a how-to section on tying three key flies by three top fly tyers; and essays by noted experts. The book’s core includes seventy-five profiles of flies—the soul of the sport—with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly and fascinating stories behind the flies, inspirational photographs of fly fishers in action, and profiles of the top 19 fly fishing locations around the world.

Author : Morgan Lyle
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811713566

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Simple Flies by Morgan Lyle Pdf

Sometimes the best fly is a simple one. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with tying or an expert looking to get back to the basics, these simple wet flies, nymphs, dry flies, and streamers will often catch fish as well as--if not better than--more complex patterns. This guide shows you all the techniques, tools, and materials you need to get started. • Techniques for tying quick, durable, and effective flies • Simple flies from history, plus interviews with modern anglers such as Chico Fernández, Bob Wyatt, Daniel Galhardo, and Chris Stewart • Contains flies for and inspired by tenkara fishing

Author : Dave Hughes
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811727483

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Essential Trout Flies by Dave Hughes Pdf

Essential Trout Flies will help you assemble, in just two fly boxes, the flies you need to catch trout anywhere. That makes it essential reading in my book. --Rich Ostoff, professional fly tier and author of Fly-Fishing the Rocky Mountain Back-CountryHow to tie the 31 most effective trout patterns and selected variations-more than 200 recipes in allA core list of flies that will catch trout anywhere, in every season, this collection includes the most important patterns in a wide range of styles, from dry flies to streamers. The tying steps for each pattern are illustrated in step-by-step photos with detailed captions, followed by photos and recipes for the six most useful variations-217 patterns in all. Each chapter features a description of the insect the pattern imitates as well as expert information on how and when to fish the fly.

Author : Devin Olsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811766036

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Tactical Fly Fishing by Devin Olsen Pdf

Devin Olsen explains how the techniques he has used to become a repeat medalist in fly fishing competitions around the world can be adapted to everyday fly fishing situations. He covers strategies, tactics, and flies for rivers, small streams, and still waters, allowing anyone to fish more successfully by applying the approaches taken by competitive anglers.

Author : Kirk Deeter,Charlie Meyers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781626368712

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The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing by Kirk Deeter,Charlie Meyers Pdf

Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiences—from interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego. The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons here. Rather, conceived in the “take dead aim” spirit of Harvey Penick’s classic instructional on golf, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offers a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies. In the end, this collection of 240 tips is one of the most insightful, plainly spoken, and entertaining works on this sport—one that will serve both novices and experts alike in helping them reflect and hone in their approaches to fly fishing.

Author : David Coggins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781982152512

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The Optimist by David Coggins Pdf

The perfect fly fishing book for today's novice, enthusiastic amateur, as well as the devoted angler is part narration of the author's own angling obsessions and adventures, part practical how-to, and part meditation on a connection to the natural world.

Author : Chris Mann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1906122458

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The Complete Illustrated Directory of Salmon Flies by Chris Mann Pdf

Author : G E M Skues
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015569374

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The Way of a Trout With a Fly and Some Further Studies in Minor Tactics by G E M Skues Pdf

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