HOW TO FLY FISH: FROM NEWCOMER TO IMPROVER. By John Symonds.

2014 1st edition. 4to (195 x 253mm). Ppviii,88. Colour photographs, colour and b/w illustrations by the author throughout, brief bibliography. Pictorial laminated boards.

"This book aims to be a no-frills guide to anyone taking up flyfishing or for intermediates wanting to fill some gaps in their knowledge." "In this clear and attractive book are all the essential skills you need to be a competent all-round flyfisher. With John Symonds you will learn how to fish for trout and salmon in stillwaters from both bank and boat; in rivers; dry fly and wet fly. You will know how to tie reliable and easy knots, to construct the right leaders, learn where the fish are most likely to lie, how to cast to them and which flies to use. How to Flyfish will bring you up-to-date with all the latest on leader construction and knots, boat control with the paradrogue, traditional nymphing methods to the popular tenkara style. Packed with useful tips and clear diagrams." Chapters include: Basic skills; Stillwater lure fishing; Reservoir boat fishing; Dry fly fishing; Nymph fishing; Fishing the caddis imitation; Fly casting; Tenkara; Salmon fishing; Leaders; Safety checklist.