FLY FISHING ON WILD BECKS: SECRETS OF THE HIDDEN STREAMS. By Pat Regan.

2012 1st edition paperback. 8vo paperback (143 x 231mm). Pp213. B/w photographs.

This book is for "any angler who mistakenly believes that the dry fly is only for use on lush southern chalk streams," and to give them "an insight into the almost cult-like world of 'Northern Dry.' "I prefer to travel north to great rivers like the Hodder, Lune, Greta, Twiss and Doe. In such bleak locations one can discover truly wild fish, which can test the dry fly angler's ability and tackle to the full. The rugged becks of Yorkshire and Lancashire hold a certain enchantment for the brave souls who dare to meet them head on, giving a marvellous sport - second to none. Dry fly fishing on these beautiful rivers is often a somewhat neglected pastime which is a shame as it really is so effective." The book includes numerous patterns for recommended dry flies for the North of England, with much discussion of what to do with each.