Dimensions
189 x 246 x 20mm
Since the 1960s there have been revolutionary changes in fly fishing, characterized by huge advances in tackle, and in casting, watercraft and presentation skills. Today, there are more participants worldwide in fly fishing than ever before and the sport is open for all to enjoy. Moreover, interest in flying fishing competition has also escalated. In this clearly written and comprehensive book, the author provides the reader with a master class in advanced and competitive fly fishing with a single handed fly rod. Attention is paid to rods and equipment, to fishing methods and how to ?read' the water, to casting techniques to tying high performance flies and to presentation. The book ends with a consideration of coaching and training, a discussion of the places, people and fishing experiences that have shaped the author's development as a fly fisherman, and a brief analysis of how the sport is likely to develop in the future. AUTHOR: Jeremy Lucas is an accomplished fly fisher, equally at home on river or stillwater, or fishing with dry fly, nymph or streamer. Jeremy is an Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors-level coach and has represented England in all international fly fishing disciplines and is one of the most-capped river and lake internationals in England. He has contributed to numerous fishing publications and has written articles for many major game fishing magazines. He has a regular monthly column in The Countryman's Weekly. SELLING POINTS: -A comprehensive guide to advanced fly fishing techniques with a single handed fly rod -Essential reading for all those who wish to improve their tactics and catches -Provides an in-depth exploration of the analytical, technical and tactical aspects of the sport -Beautifully illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and drawings -Jeremy Lucas is a highly skilled fly fisherman who has represented England in international competitions ILLUSTRATIONS 208 colour photographs and drawings *
