The History Of Fly Fishing In Fifty Flies

Author : Ian Whitelaw
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Mike Valla
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : Skip Morris
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811770538

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Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple by Skip Morris Pdf

Expert fly tier Skip Morris shows how easy it is to tie classic and popular flies for all kinds of fly fishing, presenting basic information on tying effective go-to flies in a clear, organized way and giving advice for when tying goes wrong. Skip covers nymphs, streamers, soft hackles, and dry flies with 16 classic flies—Wooly Bugger, Mickey Finn, Black Ghost, Griffith’s Gnat, and many more. Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple is the primer for learning how to tie flies—a time-tested classic.

Author : Grant McClintock,Mike Crockett
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fly fishing
ISBN : 1558213392

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Flywater by Grant McClintock,Mike Crockett Pdf

In beautiful color photographs, Flywater transports the reader to the best waters of California, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Washington, and will delight fly fishers everywhere.

Author : Kirk Deeter,Charlie Meyers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : Chris Santella
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613121917

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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. Praise for Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die: “The photos are sharp, the prose is compelling (Santella is one of the best in this business), the research is supremely thorough . . . and as such, the ride through 50 More Places is very much worth taking.” —Field and Stream.com

Author : Nate Schweber
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811710510

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Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park by Nate Schweber Pdf

The most important hatches and recommended patterns, along with key fishing techniques and the best times of year to fish there Interviews with a stunning collection of Yellowstone Park veterans in the know, including fly shop owners Bob Jacklin, Craig Mathews, John Juracek, Richard Parks, and John Bailey; writers Tom McGuane, Wild Bill Schneider, and "The Drake" magazine's Tom Bie Best spots for Yellowstone cutthroat, westslope cutthroat, Snake River finespotted cutthroat, grayling, rainbows, cuttbows, brown trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, and Mackinaw lake trout AUTHOR: Nate Schweber is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Budget Travel, and Village Voice. ILLUSTRATIONS: 50 b/w photographs & 8 page colour section

Author : Morgan Lyle
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : Tony Lolli
Publisher : Union Square & Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Flies, Artificial
ISBN : 1454929022

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The Art of the Fishing Fly by Tony Lolli Pdf

Features a foreword by President Jimmy Carter! For the millions of fly fishermen who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both a visual feast and the ultimate reference. The heart of the book comprises 75 profiles of flies--the soul of the sport--with absolutely stunning color photographs of each fly, fascinating stories behind the flies, and inspirational photographs of fly fisherman around the world in action. It's the perfect gift for every fly fisherman!

Author : Mark Kurlansky
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781635573084

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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing by Mark Kurlansky Pdf

National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor Literature From the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod-the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish. Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish-and the fly fisher does not always (or often) win. The targets-salmon, trout, and char; and for some, bass, tarpon, tuna, bonefish, and even marlin-are highly intelligent, athletic animals. The allure, Kurlansky learns, is that fly fishing makes catching a fish as difficult as possible. The flies can be beautiful and intricate, some made with over two dozen pieces of feather and fur; the cast is a matter of grace and rhythm, with different casts and rods yielding varying results. Kurlansky is known for his deep dives into specific subjects, from cod to oysters to salt. But he spent his boyhood days on the shore of a shallow pond. Here, where tiny fish weaved under a rocky waterfall, he first tied string to a branch, dangled a worm into the water, and unleashed his passion for fishing. Since then, his love of the sport has led him around the world's countries, coasts, and rivers-from the wilds of Alaska to Basque country, from Ireland and Norway to Russia and Japan. And, in true Kurlansky fashion, he absorbed every fact, detail, and anecdote along the way. The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing marries Kurlansky's signature wide-ranging reach with a subject that has captivated him for a lifetime-combining history, craft, and personal memoir to show readers, devotees of the sport or not, the necessity of experiencing nature's balm first-hand.

Author : Mary Orvis Marbury
Publisher : Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Fishing
ISBN : HARVARD:HWG22G

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Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury Pdf

Author : Devin Olsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 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 : David Coggins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,8 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 : Bob Mallard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811770057

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Favorite Flies for Maine by Bob Mallard Pdf

Maine offers some of the most diverse angling opportunities in the nation. Depending on the season, or your fishing preference, you can canoe a remote pond in search of native brook trout, cast dries in solitude for rising trout on a large freestone river, troll in a lake for salmon, or search for stripers along some of the most beautiful and rugged coastline in America. Because of this diverse fishing, it is no surprise that Maine also has a rich fly tying tradition. In this book, Maine guide, fly designer, and former fly shop owner Bob Mallard shares with readers 50 essential flies from guides and other experts around the region. Detailed recipes and photos are included for each fly as well as fishing tips and other information, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone planning to visit this state as well as residents that want to learn how to catch more fish in their local waters.

Author : Mike Valla
Publisher : Headwater Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811738914

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Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies by Mike Valla Pdf

The Catskills region of the eastern United States, just two hours northeast of New York City, was the birthplace of a uniquely American style of fly that continues to grace the bins of fly shops around the world. Mike Valla explores the essence of Catskill flies, delving into the history of the region's rivers, fly fishers, and fly tiers and blending their colorful histories with precise step-by-step tying methods. He compares the styles of all of the Catskill school of fly tiers and shares color photos of never-before-seen flies from the vaults of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum as well as detailed tying steps for 11 Catskill-style fly patterns. This book is essential for those not only interested in learning to tie the Catskill-style flies, but also those interested in the history of American fly fishing.