FLY-FISHING: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION. By Dr. Robert Bruce.
1963 1st edition. Small 8vo (125 x 190mm). Pp144. B/w illustrations. Light blue boards, spine titled in maroon.
A good basic introduction to all aspects of fly fishing on river and stillwater. Chapters include: General points on fly-fishing in rivers and lakes; the quarry and it's food; Basic equipment: rod, reel and line and their care; Making up casts; carrying flies; making flies float; Making a landing net; other equipment; Fly-tying: materials, types and variations; Casting: methods and techniques; The strike; playing and landing the fish; Where to fish and why; which methods to use; Making a gaff and a line-dryer; odds and ends.
A good basic introduction to all aspects of fly fishing on river and stillwater. Chapters include: General points on fly-fishing in rivers and lakes; the quarry and it's food; Basic equipment: rod, reel and line and their care; Making up casts; carrying flies; making flies float; Making a landing net; other equipment; Fly-tying: materials, types and variations; Casting: methods and techniques; The strike; playing and landing the fish; Where to fish and why; which methods to use; Making a gaff and a line-dryer; odds and ends.
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Book Code
60424
| Author | Bruce (Robert). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 60424 |
| ISBN | B000WQURCI. |
| Book Description | Browning to edges and end-papers. Good copy in rather torn and stained dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1963 |
| Publisher | G. Bell and Sons. |
| Place | London. |