This early work is a fascinating anecdotal account of an angler's experiences. Accompanied by 13 illustrations. Contents Include: The Fly Rod, Lines and Reels, Flies, Accessories, Clothing, Casting the Fly, Hooking and Playing, Some Observations on Dry Fly Fishing, Some Observations on Wet Fly Fishing, Some Angling Close-Ups, Making the Most of Trout Waters, Some Thoughts of an Idle Angler, The Instincts of Trout, The Trout and the Angler Look at Each Other, In the Tail of the Flat, The Willowemoc, New York, Random Casts, ...
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This early work is a fascinating anecdotal account of an angler's experiences. Accompanied by 13 illustrations. Contents Include: The Fly Rod, Lines and Reels, Flies, Accessories, Clothing, Casting the Fly, Hooking and Playing, Some Observations on Dry Fly Fishing, Some Observations on Wet Fly Fishing, Some Angling Close-Ups, Making the Most of Trout Waters, Some Thoughts of an Idle Angler, The Instincts of Trout, The Trout and the Angler Look at Each Other, In the Tail of the Flat, The Willowemoc, New York, Random Casts, Concerning Some Large Brook Trout, Magic Hours, Reflections on English Chalk Streams, The Wye, Herefordshire, and A Conservative Trout Stream. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (fishing, fish, hunting) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Hbk 1st edition 240pp illustr blue cloth boards with gilt titles and ornament (faded on spine but bright and crisp on front cover) top and tail of spine rubbed now in custom acetate jacket a very small stain on the edges of the first few pages but overall a very good clean tight unmarked copy.
