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A practical, step-by-step guide designed to help adults teach children the art and enjoyment of fly fishing. Built around the Fly Fisher Apprentice Program, it covers the essentials: gear, tackle setup, fly-tying, casting techniques, knots, wading, fishing from boats, reading the water, presentation, sampling aquatic insects, offshore, inshore and shore-bound salt water angling, etc. The book emphasises how to introduce kids to fly fishing in a supportive, engaging way, including how to teach them skills and foster a respect for fish, the environment and safe outdoor practices. Written with instructors and parents in mind, it offers structured lessons, practical advice and teaching tips that work, whether you’re working with one child or a group. The book blends practical instruction with encouragement and ethos, making fly fishing accessible and fun for young beginners. B&w photographs and sketches throughout. Good, sturdy condition. Softcover, 23cm x 15cm, 320 pages.