One of the USA's foremost anglers, founding editor and publisher of Fly Rod and Reel magazine. Merwin tells you exactly what tackle is essential for success, presents his step-by-step fly casting course, teaches you the five knots no anglers can be without, then he puts you on the water - from a trout stream, bass pond to a bonefish flat-arming you with priceless tips and tactics for catching a variety of species, which he all profiles, explaining their behaviour so you'll know where to find them and how to hook them. He also lists his all-time favourite flies, from classic dries to big flashy salt water patterns. There is no fluff in this book, only solid talk and tips with a no-nonsense approach distilling 40 seasons of fly fishing around the world into a colourful, information-packed handbook. More than 100 colour photos and dozens of technical illustrations you'll refer to again and again. Full colour throughout. Excellent, as new condition. Softcover, 191 pages, 21.5cm x 14.5cm.