TO RISE A TROUT: DRY-FLY FISHING FOR TROUT ON RIVERS AND STREAMS. By John Roberts.
1988 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp223. Colour and b/w photographs and illustrations, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
"A dry fly, properly fished, can bring more action and excitement than any other method of fishing. Here ...is a comprehensive handbook for the serious trout fisherman." Chapters include: Trout senses; The trout's environment; The trout's menu; The natural fly; The trout's view of the fly; Dry-fly strategy; The art of presentation; The art of deception; Natural and artificial flies. Thirty-six pages of fly patterns with colour plates and a reasoned discussion of each.
"A dry fly, properly fished, can bring more action and excitement than any other method of fishing. Here ...is a comprehensive handbook for the serious trout fisherman." Chapters include: Trout senses; The trout's environment; The trout's menu; The natural fly; The trout's view of the fly; Dry-fly strategy; The art of presentation; The art of deception; Natural and artificial flies. Thirty-six pages of fly patterns with colour plates and a reasoned discussion of each.
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Book Code
14385
| Author | Roberts (John). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 14385 |
| ISBN | 1852230711 / 1852230711. |
| Book Description | Good-plus first edition copy in used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1988 |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press. |
| Place | Ramsbury, Marlborough. |