THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FLY FISHING. SECOND EDITION. By Tom McNally. With illustrations by Tom Beecham.

(1993) 1997 paperback edition. Large 8vo paperback (185 x 235mm). Ppxii,354. Colour photograph plates, b/w photographs and illustrations throughout, forewords by A.J. McClane and James R. Babb.

This is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of fly fishing, from an American perspective. "...Although I am usually skeptical of 'everything books,' the McNally volume actually seems to be one of the best-thought-out basic texts I've seen for a while..." Fly Rod and Reel. Chapters include: About fly fishing; Fly rods; Fly reels; Fly lines; Leader design and construction; Popular fly-fishing knots; Fly-casting basics; Advanced fly casting; Gear for the fly fisherman; Trout-fishing flies; Special flies and bugs; How to tie flies; Wet-fly fishing for trout; Dry-fly fishing for trout; Nymph fishing for trout; Streamer fishing for trout; Hooking, playing, and landing fish with a fly rod; On the stream; Techniques for low-water trout; Fishing bass bugs; Spinners and porkrind for bass; Streamers and nymphs for bass; Dry flies for stream smallmouths; Fly fishing salt water, inshore; Fly fishing salt water, offshore; Special fish species.