L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook, Revised and Updated

by Lord, Macauley; Rowinski, Jim

• ISBN13: 9781592282913
• ISBN10: 1592282911
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Now updated, including full-colour illustrations, The L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a must-have for all beginning and intermediate fly casters. Based on the winning methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, sections include: The Eleven Habits of Highly Effective Casters, The Basic Four-Part Cast, The Essential Roll Cast, Getting More Distance, Casting into the Wind, Double Hauling, and more. Anglers will find this accessible guide helpful to becoming a more accomplished fly caster.

Author Biography

Macauley Lord has taught beginning and expert fly casters as head instructor at the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing School. He lives in Maine.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vi
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: How to Use This Book	p. 1
Eleven Habits of Highly Effective Casters	p. 3
The Four-Part Cast on a Lawn	p. 11
The Roll Cast	p. 37
The Four-Part Cast on the Water	p. 47
False Casting	p. 57
Lengthening Your Cast (Stripping + Shooting + False Casting)	p. 69
Wind Casting	p. 85
The Double Haul	p. 93
Long Casts, Aerial Mends, Special Casts	p. 107
Finding Your Own Style	p. 121
Shooting Heads for Depth and Distance	p. 131
Afterword: Just One More Cast	p. 141
Index	p. 143
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