Presentation

An absolute must-have for your fly fishing library, “Presentation” – a classic, in-depth exploration, by renowned fly fishing expert Gary Borger, of what truly makes fish take a fly. The book is more than casting and line handling, more than fishing techniques, more than the right fly, more than understanding and finding fish, and more than the right equipment. It is the integrated whole which blends all the skills of fly fishing into one cohesive angling strategy, offering information of great value to fishers of all experience levels. Everyone who reads it will come away richer in fly fishing skills and understanding. Chapters include: The predator/prey relationship; Why fish are where fish are; The Fish as Prey; The way fish feed; What fish eat; The angler as predator; Equipment and line handling; Angling tactics; The foundation strategies; The minor tactics; etc. Clear, analytical and grounded in decades of experience, this book helps anglers understand fish behaviour and refine their technique to achieve more natural, effective presentations. Essential reading for serious fly fishers who want to move beyond guesswork and consistently improve their catch rates. Full colour photographs and b&w photos and sketches throughout. Very good condition. Hardcover, 29cm x 22cm, 319 pages.