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Simple Fly Fishing (Revised Second Edition)
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Ideal for anglers seeking to deepen their fly fishing expertise without the fuss of modern gear complexity, this book suits beginners eager to learn and experienced fishers interested in tenkara techniques and the traditional art of trout fishing. It also appeals to those who appreciate the cultural and historical aspects of the sport.
Simplified straightforward primer on the core wisdom for all fly fishers.
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Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else.
The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when the premise was: the more you know, the less you need. It teaches the reader how to discover where the fish are, at what depth, and what they are feeding on. Then it describes the techniques needed to present a fly at that depth, make it look lifelike, and hook the fish.
With chapters on wet flies, nymphs, and dry flies, its authors employ both the tenkara rod as well as regular fly fishing gear to cover all the bases. Illustrated by renowned fish artist James Prosek, with inspiring photographs and stories throughout, Simple Fly Fishing reveals the secrets and the soul of this captivating sport.
Winner, Guidebooks, Banff Mountain Book Competition 2014
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Critics praise the book for its clear and passionate approach, merging straightforward how-to guidance with a back-to-basics philosophy. The Wall Street Journal highlights its advocacy of the ancient Japanese tenkara technique as the easiest and most enjoyable method. Other reviewers commend its ability to simplify technical fly fishing methods while enhancing anglers' skills, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. It was also a winner in the Guidebooks category at the Banff Mountain Book Competition 2014.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781938340796
Publisher: Patagonia Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Patagonia Books
Edition: 2nd New edition
Illustration: 88 full color photos, 19 full color paintings, 110 instructional illustrations
Contributors:
- By James Prosek
- Foreword by Russell Chatham
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 285.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Yvon Chouinard, a noted fly fisher (chosen by Fly, Rod, and Reel as Angler of the Year in 2009) and environmentalist, is the founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. He cofounded, with Craig Mathews, 1% for the Planet, a group of businesses giving back to the environment. He lives in Ventura, CA and Moose Jaw, Wyoming. Craig Mathews, with his wife, Jackie, is the owner and founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, a retail fly fishing outfitter base in West Yellowstone, Montana. Craig has authored five books on fly fishing in the western United States and Yellowstone National Park and is renowned as an expert fly fishing guide. Mauro Mazzo is an FFF Certified Master and THCI Casting Instructor, and he writes and photographs on a regular basis for European fly fishing magazines. He has fished around the globe, from the Italian Alps to Himachal Pradesh, from Cuba to the Kola Peninsula. He lives in Milan, Italy. James Prosek is an American artist, writer, and naturalist. Along with Yvon Chouinard, he is the found of World Trout Initiative. Prosek has published 11 books, his first in 1996 whiles studying at Yale. He lives and works in Easton, Connecticut. Russell Chatham is a contemporary American landscape artist. He is the author or contributor to several books on fly fishing.
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