DRY-FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS. By Major R.C. Simpson, Late Indian Army.
1929 1st edition. 12mo (115 x 174mm). Ppx,85 + 1 page ads. Illustrated with drawings by the author. Binding A. Light green cloth, titled in dark blue on spine and upper board, dark blue fish vignette on upper board.
Chapters: Casting. The ABC of the overhead cast in dry-fly fishing; The choice and care of tackle; Fly life and fly families; The choice of dry-fly patterns for the fly-box; Through the trout's eyes; Watercraft, etc. ; Throwing the dry-fly to a trout; Striking, playing and landing; Olla podrida.
Chapters: Casting. The ABC of the overhead cast in dry-fly fishing; The choice and care of tackle; Fly life and fly families; The choice of dry-fly patterns for the fly-box; Through the trout's eyes; Watercraft, etc. ; Throwing the dry-fly to a trout; Striking, playing and landing; Olla podrida.
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Book Code
39730
Author | Simpson (Richard Charles). |
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Book Code | 39730 |
ISBN | B004083NCA. |
Book Description | Various minor faults - staining, foxing, signature etc. Good copy only. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1929 |
Publisher | A. and C. Black. |
Place | London. |