With colourful, concise, and easy-to-follow illustrations, the "Fly-Fishing Handbook" is a perfect introduction to the sport. This friendly volume coaches readers on the basics of fly-casting and assembly of tackle without demanding that you invest tons of time and money. The goal here is getting started, and this useful - and portable - book is intended to be taken on your fishing trips. Dave Whitlock covers the foods fish eat and how to imitate them, details the necessary fly assortment for novices, and provides a useful glossary. The chapters added in this revised and augmented edition include approaches to saltwater fish species, ethics and sportsmanship, and methods for fishing from boats and float tubes.

About the Author

Dave Whitlock is a lifelong fly-fisherman. He both wrote and illustrated this book.

Reviews

"The beginner could not find a better guide." - Fly Fisherman magazine"