(Author: Whitlock, Dave. The ISBN on the book will match, but the cover art may vary and may not match the picture. 4) Can you provide pictures of the actual product?. The book's binding type may be found under "Format" below.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101592282938
ISBN-139781592282937
eBay Product ID (ePID)54216514
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleL. L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Fishing
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Sports & Recreation
AuthorDave Whitlock, Nick Lyons
Book SeriesL. L. Bean Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-287873
Reviews"The beginner could not find a better guide."--Fly Fisherman magazine "An excellent introduction to the art of wooing a fish with a fly."--The New York Times, "The beginner could not find a better guide."--Fly Fisherman magazine "An excellent introduction to the art of wooing a fish with a fly."--The New York Times
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal799.1/2
SynopsisWith colorful, concise, and easy-to-follow illustrations, The L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook offers a fun introduction to the sport. This friendly volume coaches readers on the basics of fly-casting and assembly of tackle without demanding that the reader invest tons of time and money. The goal here is getting started, and this useful, portable book won't sit on the shelf--it's meant to be taken outdoors for easy consultation. Author Dave Whitlock covers the foods fish eat and how to imitate those foods, details the necessary fly assortment for novices, and provides a useful glossary. Chapters added in this edition include approaches to saltwater fish species, ethics and sportsmanship, and methods for fishing from boats and float tubes., The newest edition of a fly fishing classic by one of the sports most noted authors and illustrators.
This is a great basic introduction to the fun world of fly fishing which includes many thinks I learned through trial and error. I bought this for my grandson who just started fly fishing.
This book is all about fly fishing basics. I have learned so much already. The different size of fly lines, fly ties, casting, etc. Even talks a little about fly tying. Been practicing with my fly rod in the backyard. Do plan on trying it out soon! This book is a keeper! I will be referring to it often.