The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing

by Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur, and Dave Whitlock

• ISBN13: 9781585746323
• ISBN10: 1585746320
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

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 basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, or all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.

Author Biography

Dave Whitlock, one of America's most versatile and well-known fly fishermen, brings his remarkable skills in art, fly fishing, and fly tyig to this important book. Whitlock is also the author of the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook and Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods. He lives in Midway, Arkansas.

Macauley Lord has taught beginning and expert fly casters as head instructor at the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools since 1986, and is a member of the Board of Governors for Casting Instructor Certification at the Federation of Fly Fishers. He is also a former editor of The Loop, the quarterly journal for certified fly-casting instructors. He lives in Brunswick, Maine.

Dick Talleur has long been considered one of the most authoritative and effective fly-tying teachers in the world. He is the author of such books as The Versatile Fly Tyer, Modern Fly-Tying Materials, Talleur's Basic Fly-Tying, and Fly Fishing for Trout. He lives in Manchester, New Hampshire.