FINER POINTS OF FLY FISHING FOR SALMON. By Neil Graesser.

1989 1st edition. Large 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp158. Colour & b/w photographs. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

"This new book from Neil Graesser continues his exposition of his highly successful salmon-fishing techniques, based on careful observation, patient reflection, and rewarding practice". Chapters include: Equipment; The changing scene of salmon flies; Importance of fly size for salmon; Flies - over or under dressed; Salmon - what they will take; Unusual flies; The long winged variety; Control of the fly; Salmon behaviour under water prior to taking; Upstream taking; Other types of take; UDN and its effect on taking; Weather conditions; When to fish; The choice of a salmon fly; How to cover a beat to the best advantage; At which side of the river to fish; Tide and fish movement; Fishing the salmon fly.