ORVIS POCKET GT DRYFLY FISHING: A
- ISBN-10
- 1493002511
- ISBN-13
- 9781493002511
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-09-01
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- Tom Rosenbauer
Description
This handy reference and guidebook covers the essential elements of this most exciting form of fly fishing, including tips on how to select the right dry fly for the situation, the best types of water and the best times of day to fish dries, identifying riseforms and what the fish are eating, special leaders and the right rod and line, and ways to present the fly to make it look natural. Also included are valuable tips on how to approach a rising fish without spooking it, and how to cast the fly on fast, slow, or still water to obtain the best results. Whether you are fishing the water for unseen trout or for rising selective feeders, this pocket reference book should always be in your tackle bag or vest. Illustrated with color photographs and superb drawings by Rod Walinchus, this pocket guide will prove indispensable for beginners and experts alike.
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