THE ANGLER'S SEDGE: TYING AND FISHING THE CADDIS. By Taff Price.
1989 1st edition. 4to (192 x 252mm). Ppxii,177. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Honey-coloured boards, spine titled in gilt.
"The sedge, also known as the caddis, is one of the most fascinating patterns for the trout fisherman. It is also one of the most rewarding and versatile. ...this revolutionary book by Taff Price follows the life cycle of the sedge ...and gives numerous fly-tying patterns and detailed fishing hints for each step of the life cycle." Chapters include: The natural history of the sedge; The caddis larva; The microcaddis; The adult sedge; Caddis larvae imitations; Fishing the caddis larva; Imitations of the pupa; Fishing the sedge pupa; Tying the adult sedge; Tying the dry sedge; European patterns; American caddis patterns; Fishing the adult sedge; Collecting and photography; Further reading.
"The sedge, also known as the caddis, is one of the most fascinating patterns for the trout fisherman. It is also one of the most rewarding and versatile. ...this revolutionary book by Taff Price follows the life cycle of the sedge ...and gives numerous fly-tying patterns and detailed fishing hints for each step of the life cycle." Chapters include: The natural history of the sedge; The caddis larva; The microcaddis; The adult sedge; Caddis larvae imitations; Fishing the caddis larva; Imitations of the pupa; Fishing the sedge pupa; Tying the adult sedge; Tying the dry sedge; European patterns; American caddis patterns; Fishing the adult sedge; Collecting and photography; Further reading.
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44466
| Author | Price (Sydney Derek). (Taff Price). (b. 1934). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 44466 |
| ISBN | 0713721030 / 9780713721034. |
| Book Description | Slightly bumped, owner name, good-pus in spine-faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1989 |
| Publisher | Blandford Press. |
| Place | London. |