Learn to Fly Fish in 24 Hours An Hour-By-Hour Start-up Guide

Name: Learn to Fly Fish in 24 Hours An Hour-By-Hour Start-up Guide
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ISBN: 9780071477932

ISBN-10: 0071477934

ISBN-13: 9780071477932

Edition: 2007

Authors: Robert J. Sousa

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In 24 hours, Bob Sousa guides the reader through the mastery of fly-fishing fundamentals, from what equipment to buy and how to tie flys to hooking and fighting a fish and advanced casting techniques.

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 12/21/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Author's Invitation: Zen and the Art of Fly-Fishing



Learn about Fly-Fishing


Once Again, Why Is Fly-fishing So Special?


Ten Traits of a Good Angler


Time Check



Fly Tackle and Other Equipment


Fly Line


Fly Rod


Fly Reel


Backing


Leader and Tippet


Chest Waders and Wading Staff


Clothing and Other Accessories


Flies


Time Check



Tying Knots and Assembling the Fly-Fishing Tackle


Arbor Knot


Nail Knot


Double Surgeon's Loop


Four-Twist Loop


Loop-to-Loop Connection


Lanyard Loop


Sousa's Four-Turn Knot


Putting It All Together


A Few More Tips



Casting with a Fly Rod


The Four Essential Components of Casting


The Roll Cast


A Few More Things to Bear in Mind



Finding Fish


The Wants and Needs of Fish


Elements That Influence Where Fish Are


Fish Live in the Water


Time Check



What You Need to Know about Flies


Dry Flies and Wet Flies


Selecting the Right Fly



Hooking and Fighting a Fish


Line Control


Fishing the Fly


Fighting a Fish


Time Check



Catch-and-Release Techniques


To Take Fish or Not to Take Fish


Exceptions to Catch-and-Release Practice


Hook Styles and Their Impact on Hooking Mortality



Care and Maintenance of Equipment



Licenses, Fly-Fishing Etiquette, and Leave-No-Trace Practices


Fishing Licenses


General Fly-Fishing Etiquette


Leave-No-Trace Practices


Time Check



Advanced Casting Techniques


Building Line Speed


Shooting Line


Hauling


Other Casting Techniques



Fishing with a Guide and Fishing from a Small Boat


Fishing with a Guide


Fishing from a Small Vessel



Safety and First Aid


Start with the Basics


Hook Removal


Bear Safety


Other Safety Precautions



Expanding Your Fly-Fishing Horizons


Saltwater Fly-Fishing


Fly-Fishing for Freshwater Species Other than Trout


Fishing in Foreign Lands


Time Check



An Introduction to Fly Tying


A Word on Fly Patterns


Equipment and Materials


A Few Fly-Tying Tips


Let's Tie Some Flies


Woolly Bugger


Black Gnat Parachute


CDC Emerger


Bead-Headed Golden Ribbed Hare's Mask Nymph


Time Check


Glossary


Resources


Equipment Checklist


Flies


Fly-Fishing Equipment Manufacturers


Camping Checklist


Index