Casting & General Fly Fishing Technique Books

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 Surprising & interesting facts help you become an instant fly- fishing expert. From learning how to read water to using the best equipment, anyone can learn the fundamentals of fly fishing in a fun-to-read format. With practical info on a variety of fly-fishing tactics, this guide provides a solid foundation upon which all fishermen can build their skills. 5x8 inches, 76 pgs.

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Covers essentials from trout to tarpon, such as: casting with Lefty Kreh, matching the hatch with Charlie Meck, taking great fish photos with Barry & Cathy Beck, & more. Clear, use-to-use format & illustrations from renowned artist Dave Hall; sure to help beginners & experts alike catch more fish. 160 B&W illus; 5.5x8 inches; 192 pgs.

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Shares a variety of common sense solutions to the problems that anglers face. Includes: how to pacify a fish, which hook-sharpening tools to use, when & how to take a rod apart when it's stuck, what to do when a fish runs under your boat, how to dry waders & find leaks, & much more. B/w illus; 5x8 inches, 96 pgs.

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Cuts through the mystique and complexity surrounding fly fishing by teaching the twelve basic skills needed to understand and enjoy the sport. 38 pgs.

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A guidebook that presents simple, step-by-step instructions to help people learn the basics of casting with a fly rod, & then develop the techniques needed to become a skilled caster. Illus; 6x9 inches, 136 pgs.

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Despite the fact that most anglers come to flyfishing via coarse fishing, few make the jump from troutfishing on stillwater to the excitement of flyfishing small streams. Shows you how to adapt your skills to suit every occasion. 44 line drawings; 4 pgs color photos & 5 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 165 pgs.
 

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An indispensable guide to advanced fly fishing from one of the world�s foremost authorities. Private instruction from a master angler. Chapters on approach & presentation, knots, tackle, choosing the right fly, line selection, rod & reel choice, & more. 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

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Beyond the basics; shows why some knots are better than others, why you don�t need every fly rod made, how a floating saltwater line might be right for your freshwater fishing, the pros & cons of direct drive versus anti-reverse reels, the advantages of reeling with your dominant hand, the right way to make a roll cast. 112 color photos & illus; 8.5x11 inches, 112 pgs.

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Brush up your river speycasting skills; fish from impossible casting locations; make any presentation you need; use the wind - don't fight it; control the fly & motivate fish; hook & land fish efficiently. Choose advanced speyrods; use modern spey lines; use detachable sink tips. You will also learn: using a game plan to locate fish; the right presentation for each speed & depth of water; using a dry fly, wet fly, & nymphs. full-color; 8x11 inches, 150+ pgs.

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All the info backcountry anglers need to fully prepare for both day trips & longer excursions. Covers the necessary equip, plus repair & maintenance; types of watercraft; campsites & cooking; safety; a list of fish & where to find them; & much more. B&W Photos; 6x9 inches, 208 pgs.

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Teaches basic casting, reading the water, knots & rigging, wading safety, selecting flies, presentation, & provides tips on choosing an affordable rod, reel, line, leader, & other gear. Focuses primarily on cold-water fishes such as trout, but provides tips on warm-water fishes & fly fishing in salt water too. Drawings & photos; 6x9 inches, 80 pgs

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Takes novice fishermen through the many steps toward proficiency & a pleasurable fishing experience. Choose appropriate flies, rods, reels, & lines, skills & techniques for catching different varieties of fish. 100s of photos; 6x8 inches, 96 pgs.

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Tips, tricks, shortcuts & techniques on fly-fishing. Tips gathered from years working "Behind the Counter" at a fly-fishing shop. 120 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.

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Make the most out of the next fly-fishing trip with this master by your side. Darrow brings in elements & analogies from every kind of discipline such as exercise, music, & sport, to help any angler improve his cast. 100 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.

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Called by Lefty Kreh "the best teacher of fly casting I have ever known," Ed Jaworowski presents his innovative method designed to help any angler cast more simply and easily. 380 B/w photos, 15 drawings; 8x11 inches, 240 pgs.

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Ed Jaworowski
STACKPOLE BOOKS, February 2006
Subject Category: Casting & General Fly Fishing Techniques
Binding Type: Softcover


Now available in paperback with a new introduction by Ed Jaworowski; Improved techniques for backcasts, forward casts, roll casts, and distance; Solutions for difficult casting situations. Ed presents his innovative method designed to help any angler cast more simply and easily. 380 B/w photos, 15 drawings; 8x11 inches, 240 pgs.

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This detailed fly casting mechanics book is for all skill levels and contains over 440 line drawings from the fundamental basic skills to advanced techniques. 8x11 inches; 232 pgs.

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Whether you fish salt water or streams, heavy rods or light, you�ll learn everything from small changes in movements that greatly improve your casting to totally new takes on traditional casts from this book. 40 casts are covered in step-by-step detail. Lefty is the master, & this gorgeous book captures his lifetime of wisdom on the subject of casting. 1,110 color photos by Jay Nichols; 8.5x11 inches, 468 pgs.

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A collection of 30 previously published articles which feature time-tested & highly-successful methods for catching fish. When it comes to short rods & light tackle, he's the best I've ever seen. A book to be savored & reread, distills decades of fly-fishing knowledge. Includes Wendelburg's philosophy on using light tackle, surface and underwater tactics, & discussions of his favorite fish (trout, bass, bluegills, salmon, & steelhead). Favorite fly patterns (including Wendelburg's Hare's Ear Scud & his no-hackle hairwing dry fly), & more. 46 B&W photos, 9 illus., 3 diagrams; 6x9 inches, 272 pgs.

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A collection of 30 previously published articles which feature time-tested & highly-successful methods for catching fish. When it comes to short rods & light tackle, he's the best I've ever seen. A book to be savored & reread, distills decades of fly-fishing knowledge. Includes Wendelburg's philosophy on using light tackle, surface and underwater tactics, & discussions of his favorite fish (trout, bass, bluegills, salmon, & steelhead). Favorite fly patterns (including Wendelburg's Hare's Ear Scud & his no-hackle hairwing dry fly), & more. 46 B&W photos, 9 illus., 3 diagrams; 6x9 inches, 272 pgs.

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Everything you need to know to get started & flourish in this popular sport. Covers all basic elements: tackle, clothing, accessories, techniques, spirit & ethics of the sport, with special emphasis on women fly fishers, one of the fastest-growing segments of the fly fishing world. Foreword by Lefty Kreh. B&W photos & illus; 6x9 inches, 204 pages

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An extensive treatment of flyfishing covering every aspect of the sport. Details all the tackle, techniques, and skills of the sport from vintage to modern approaches. With excellent color photos complementing the text throughout, this book is a great reference for all anglers. Color photos, illustrations & charts; 9x11.5 inches, 287 pgs.

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With years of experience as his background, McNally guides the reader through the many possibilities, techniques and skills of the sport, all the while describing, explaining and teaching what it's all about. 300 B/w photos & illustrations; 7.5x9.5 inches, 354 pgs

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A comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated book that covers both the practical aspects and the special rewards of the world's fastest growing sport. 310 color illus.

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Comprehensive reference. Quick & easy guidance on choosing the correct fly; idiot-proof steps for making the perfect cast; pro tips on catching the biggest fish. Rods, reels, & line materials. New B&W photos & drawings; 7x9 inches, 416 pgs

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Pfeiffer offers 100s of fabulous tips from other anglers & expert sources over the years; everything from buying new waders to using hemostats to timing the strike to casting sinking fly lines. He's tested & used them all�his advice really works. 150 photos & illus; 8.5x11 inches, 128 pgs.

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The best-selling beginner's guide! Laced with hundreds of illustrations which are as entertaining and humorous as they are instructional. This book covers everything the neophyte needs to know. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pages.

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A thorough introduction to a unique & often overlooked method of fly fishing.
How to tie & use dapping flies: stoneflies, dragonflies, craneflies, grass shrimp, minnows, Catskill flies, & Irish & Scottish flies. Photos, recipes, & step-by-step instructions for tying the flies. 94 color photos by Kathryn Belous-Boyle, 9 B&W illus; 6x9 inches, 144 pgs.

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A practical guide to tackle-selection, casting, finding fish, presenting a fly, hooking, and fighting fish. You�ll want to put this one in your fly vest pocket, and refer to it constantly. Line drawings, photos; 6x9 inches, 128 pgs.

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Completely illustrated guide to the 51 most important fresh & saltwater gamefish. Well-rounded, concise, & user-friendly summaries of the life history & significant biological characteristics of sought-after fish like trout, salmon, & bass. Color photos & B&W illus; 5x7.5 inches, 160 pgs.

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How to keep the fish on the hook. Outlines the general rules for playing fish, & investigates those variables, often overlooked. Directed at those who fish with a fly rod. 10 B&W drawings; 6x9 inches, 120 pgs.

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Shares common disorders prevalent in fly anglers, explains the causes, and describes treatment and prevention techniques utilizing conditioning, stretching, and exercise, and also includes many photographs that greatly enhance this text. Berend, a surgeon, and Hisey, a physical therapist, have 75 years of combined experience treating the human body. All color ;6x9 inches, 150 pgs.

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Experienced Orvis fly caster teaches the fundamentals of grip, stance, backcast and forward-cast--mechanics that make up the perfect cast. Clearly shown with easy-to-understand illustrations and explanations. 60 large-scale line drawings; 5x8 inches, 96 pgs.

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Basic cast, roll cast, hook cast, steeple cast, water cast, wind cast, dappling, bow and arrow cast, mending, aerial roll cast and more. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pgs.

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One of our best selling books! A step-by-step "how-to" guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. B/w photos & illustrations; 7x10 inches, 246 pgs.

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Thoroughly updated, contains all the info the beginner & intermediate fly fisher needs: casting, presentation, tactics, fly selection, knots, latest equip & more. Full color t/out, Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

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Everything from basic tackle and fly tying techniques to hooking and playing fish in stream, lake and saltwater is covered in this easy-to-read reference. Other topics include rod and reel selection, the well-outfitted angler and basic and advanced casting techniques. 255 how-to drawings; 6x9 inches, 224 pgs.

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A comprehensive introduction to the sport of fly fishing. Topics include Fly Reel Types & Selection, Fly Line Types and Usage, Leaders, Knots, Hooks, Food Sources and corresponding Fly Patterns, Rise Forms, Fishing Strategies, and Fly Casting among other topics. Waterproof. B/w drawings; 3x4 inches, 28 pgs.

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The best-selling beginner's guide! Laced with hundreds of illustrations which are as entertaining and humorous as they are instructional. This book covers everything the neophyte needs to know. 8.5x11 inches, 48 pages.

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Based on the methods tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools it covers the basic skills of fly casting, choice & assembly of tackle, tips on safety, an introduction to the foods fish eat, & a group of recommended fly assortments. New chapters include saltwater fish species, ethics & sportsmanship, boats & float tubes. Full-color, 200 photos & illus; 7x10 inches, 192 pgs.

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Go to fly-fishing school with this concise, full-color guide of proven techniques aimed at the beginner. A good introduction to this fascinating, rapidly growing sport. 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.

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A practical, experience based guide that is ideal for casters of all skill levels. In windy conditions, Spey casting provides a level of safety. Using leverage of the two hands to form the cast is less stressful on the arms & shoulders making it ideal for those who have experienced a loss of strength. All color; 12x9 inches, 80 pgs.

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One of our best selling books! A step-by-step "how-to" guide on how you can become an expert flyfisher. Everything you need to know from equipment, casting, fly selection, fishing techniques, reading the water, and much more. B/w photos & illustrations; 7x10 inches, 246 pgs.

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Straightforward, expert instruction on a variety of crafts, hobbies, & sports. Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, & flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos & instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, & slack-line cast & includes 6 knots you need to know. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow format. 180 color photos, 56 illus; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

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Neophytes get tips for picking the right rods, reels, and other equipment. Covers the most common flyfishing casts, plus how to catch freshwater fish like trout and pike, saltwater fish like bass and tarpon, and big-game fish like marlin and tuna. Illus; 7x9 inches, 384 pgs.

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Casting with a two-handed rod in the style that dates back to mid-1800s Scotland is no easy challenge. It’s now popular for all types of fishing, especially when obstructions block the backcast & for all kinds of fish - trout, striped bass, salmon, & steelhead. Switch cast, single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, & devon switch; discusses the differences between traditional & modern techniques; recommends right rods & lines. Forward by Thomas McGuane. 210 color photos, 66 line drawings; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

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Mel is a gifted teacher and a skilled caster. In this book he'll stand beside you and guide you through the basics, work with you on more advanced skills or help eliminate problem areas. Excellent photo sequences demonstrate the techniques. 125 B/w photos, 26 illus; 8x11 inches, 144 pgs.

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This delightfully written and illustrated book gives basic information useful for all trout fly fishers, including: a history, proper clothing, miscellaneous necessities, rods, reels, lines, knots, casting techniques, trout food, best flies, reading water, tactics, safety, trout descriptions, catch and release and conservation. B/w illustrations; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

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This delightfully written and illustrated book gives basic information useful for all trout fly fishers, including: a history, proper clothing, miscellaneous necessities, rods, reels, lines, knots, casting techniques, trout food, best flies, reading water, tactics, safety, trout descriptions, catch and release and conservation. B/w illustrations; 8.5x11 inches, 96 pgs.

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Everything the master has ever written about the sport of fly fishing, all in one place. A must-have for all anglers. Includes: selection of rod, line, & leader for fresh & salt water; basic casting, casting in salt water, solving casting problems, advanced casting; approaching fish & presenting flies; techniques for trout, salmon, bass, panfish, stripers, bluefish, sharks, tarpon, bonefish, & more; fly design & selection; fishing in rivers & lakes, inshore & offshore, in mangrove backwaters, & on the open sea. B&W photos & illus.; 8.5x11 inches, 464 pgs.

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FLY FISHING WITH A.K.                                                      REMOVE!!!!!
A.K. Best
STACKPOLE BOOKS, August 2005
Subject Category: Casting & General Fly Fishing Techniques
Binding Type: Hardcover

Insight into a wealth of fishing experience from one of the most well-known fly fishers in the sport today. Covers gear & tackle, fly selection, casting, setting the hook, playing & releasing the fish, float fishing. 59 color photos, 8 illus; 6x9 inches, 136 pgs.

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