PRESENTING THE FLY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF FLY-FISHING SUCCESS. By Lefty Kreh.

1999 1st edition. 4to (222 x 284mm). Ppviii,352. B/w photographs, illustrations by Rod Walinchus. Two-tone white and grey textured paper-covered boards, spine titled in blue.

"A practical guide to the most important element of fly-fishing success." "Casting the right fly to the right fish, in the right way, at the right time". The author gives his considered opinion in great detail, distilled from a lifetime's experience. Many good pictures and illustrations. "This new book by Lefty Kreh is an absolute cracker and it confirms my opinion that he is without doubt one of the most talented and knowledgeable fly fishers of this century." (John Goddard). "We have waited twenty-five years for Lefty's book on presenting the fly. This is Lefty's finest work." (John Randolph). Chapters include: Some guidelines for presentation; Some general observations; Tackle; Flies; Essential knots; Seeing fish; Approaching; Casting; Retrieving; Trout; Other freshwater species; Fishing inshore and backcountry waters; Some saltwater species and a word on conservation.