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L. L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing

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ISBN-10: 159228891X

ISBN-13: 9781592288915

Edition: 2006

Authors: Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur, Dave Whitlock, Jim Rowinski

List price: $26.95
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The Lyons Press is proud to present The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts--General Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find bass; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the…    
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Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English

Dave Whitlock 's art and writing appear regularly in many fly-fishing and sport publications such as Fly Fisherman , Fly Fishing and Tying Journal , Trout Magazine , In-Fisherman and Field & Stream . His books include Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods , the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing Handbook , Imitating and Fishing Natural Fish Foods and Trout and Their Food . He continues to teach fishing and fly-tying programs around the country. He lives in Welling, Oklahoma.

Acknowledgments
Fly Fishing
Introduction
Understanding Fly Tackle
Assembling Fly Tackle
How to Fly Cast
Fly-Fishing Tactics
The Biology of Fish
Natural Foods for Fish
Fish Made for Fly Fishing
Tying Flies
Fly-Fishing Safety
Fly-Fishing Apparel and Accessories
The Present and Years Ahead: Ethics and Manners
Postscript: Fly Assortments
Fly Casting
Preface
11 Habits of Highly Effective Casters
The Four-Part Cast on a Lawn
The Roll Cast
The Four-Part Cast on the Water
False-Casting
Lengthening Your Cast (Stripping + Shooting + False-Casting)
Wind Casting
The Double Haul
Long Casts, Aerial Mends, Special Casts
Postscript: Just One More Cast
Fly Tying
Getting Started
The Basics
The Woolly Worm
The Woolly Bugger
The Soft-Hackle Wet Fly
The Nymph
The Winged Wet Fly
The Hair-Winged Streamer
Introducing the Dry Fly
The Hair-Winged Caddis
A Classic Dry Fly-The Adams
The Royal Wulff-An American Monarch
Publications and Organizations for Fly Fishers
Glossary
Index