FISHING DRY FLIES FOR TROUT ON RIVERS AND STREAMS. By Art Lee.

(1982) 1983 paperback edition. 8vo paperback (153 x 215mm). Ppxvi,284,i. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations.

"Whether you're new to fly fishing or you're a veteran angler, Fishing Dry Flies for Trout on Rivers and Streams is a must-read. Art Lee, recognized as one of the best fly fishing writers in America, weaves top-notch instruction with insight and wisdom gleaned from a lifetime on the water. Lee's unique style will inform and entertain you, and his instruction will improve the way you fish." Chapters include: Prologue; Trout; Rivers and streams; The book on water; You - the angler; Getting warm, keeping cool and staying dry; Gearing up; The end of the line; Do-it-yourself; Care of flies; Leader-words; What knot to tie; Presenting the fly; The correct approach; Tactical tips and innovations; Hooking, playing and landing trout; Epilogue, a half mile farther on.