THE CONFIDENT FLY FISHER. By Cunliffe R. Pearce.
(1972) later reprint. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp205. B/w line illustrations. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
Tips and strategies for river flyfishing for trout, together with one short chapter on grayling. Chapters include: A dish of trout; The trout's senses; The trout's larder; Tradition and modern practice; Under-surface: downstream; Under-surface: upstream; On-surface: dry fly; In-surface: stuck nymph and spinner-fall; Rod, line, and reel; Gear, gadgets and gimmickry; Casting; Fine and far off; Sunshine / shadow strategy; Drifting the dry fly down; Fly selection; Evening rise; Night fishing; Times of the take; Grayling; Still water revolution; Flies for the still water; Bad weather in spring; When trout refuse the fly on the water; Two night experiences; Three men in a boat.
Tips and strategies for river flyfishing for trout, together with one short chapter on grayling. Chapters include: A dish of trout; The trout's senses; The trout's larder; Tradition and modern practice; Under-surface: downstream; Under-surface: upstream; On-surface: dry fly; In-surface: stuck nymph and spinner-fall; Rod, line, and reel; Gear, gadgets and gimmickry; Casting; Fine and far off; Sunshine / shadow strategy; Drifting the dry fly down; Fly selection; Evening rise; Night fishing; Times of the take; Grayling; Still water revolution; Flies for the still water; Bad weather in spring; When trout refuse the fly on the water; Two night experiences; Three men in a boat.
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Book Code
31842
| Author | Pearce (Cunliffe R.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 31842 |
| ISBN | 0713612703 / 0713612703. |
| Book Description | Slight marks to end-papers and foxing to edges, smells slightly musty. Good-plus in used, spine-faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1972 |
| Publisher | A and C Black. |
| Place | London. |