THE ART OF FLY-CASTING FOR STILLWATER TROUT. By Michael Marshall.
1991 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 240mm). Ppx,198. B/w photographs, illustrations, colour plates of flies to end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
"Michael Marshall believes that casting flies to catch trout provides the greatest pleasure to be derived from the sport of angling and in this comprehensive book he explains the intricacies of the art." Chapters include: Stillwater trout fishing is good for you; Casting philosophy; The over-head cast; The roll cast; Training - hand grip, hand and arm movements, head movement, casting action, conclusion; Basic tackle - rod and reel, line trays, lines, line diameters and performance; Practical casting; Fishing problems - the dam wall, wading, trees and bushes behind, casting into the wind, wind from right to left; Safety ashore and afloat; Choosing a fishery - specialised trout lakes, farm water-supply reservoirs, public water-supply reservoirs; Practical fishing through the season (seasonal venues); Specialised tackle.
"Michael Marshall believes that casting flies to catch trout provides the greatest pleasure to be derived from the sport of angling and in this comprehensive book he explains the intricacies of the art." Chapters include: Stillwater trout fishing is good for you; Casting philosophy; The over-head cast; The roll cast; Training - hand grip, hand and arm movements, head movement, casting action, conclusion; Basic tackle - rod and reel, line trays, lines, line diameters and performance; Practical casting; Fishing problems - the dam wall, wading, trees and bushes behind, casting into the wind, wind from right to left; Safety ashore and afloat; Choosing a fishery - specialised trout lakes, farm water-supply reservoirs, public water-supply reservoirs; Practical fishing through the season (seasonal venues); Specialised tackle.
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Book Code
48860
Author | Marshall (Michael). |
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Book Code | 48860 |
ISBN | 009174668X / 009174668X. |
Book Description | Good-plus in dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1991 |
Publisher | Stanley Paul. |
Place | London. |