Advanced Fly Fishing Techniques

“Advanced Fly Fishing Techniques”. A classic from one of the giants of modern fly fishing – the legendary Lefty Kreh, a man whose influence on fly fishing reached across generations, continents and both fresh water and salt water. To countless anglers, Lefty was quite simply everybody's favourite uncle: endlessly knowledgeable, generous with his experience and able to explain complicated things in a wonderfully uncomplicated way. In this book, Lefty moves beyond the fundamentals and gets to the things that make the difference between casting a fly and actually catching fish. Drawing on decades of experience as an angler, instructor, author and innovator, he explores the practical techniques, refinements and problem-solving skills that allow an experienced fly fisherman to adapt to difficult situations. Casting and presentation, controlling the fly line, dealing with wind and currents, approaching fish, improving accuracy and distance, and making the most of both fresh water and salt water situations all come under his experienced eye. But, as with so much of Lefty's writing, the real value lies in his way of thinking about fly fishing. He teaches anglers to observe what is happening, understand why a technique works, and then adapt rather than blindly repeat a formula. A classic and increasingly collectible title by one of the most influential fly fishermen and teachers of the twentieth century. B&w photographs and sketches throughout. Very good condition. Softcover, 23cm x 16cm, 242 pages.