*; Design, materials, knots, castingFly fishermen often pay too little attention to the eight or nine feet of monafilament that connects their hundred dollars of gear to their fly.
World-famous guide and instructor Henrik Mortensens version of Scandinavian casting was designed to catch fish no matter where the caster is on the riverit is the most adaptable and flexible casting technique, giving the flyfisher the ability to handle any situation he encounters effortlessly.
*; A thorough introduction to a unique and often overlooked method of fly fishing*; How to tie and use dapping flies: stoneflies, dragonflies, craneflies, grass shrimp, minnows, Catskill flies, and Irish and Scottish flies*; Photos, recipes, and step-by-step instructions for tying the fliesProclaimed as the easiest way to fly-fish--the wind carries the blowline, which carries the fly to the fish--dapping is all but unknown in North America, yet it is extraordinarily popular in Ireland and Scotland.
This guide offers readers insightful knowledge on how to properly fish pressured waters, including 54 styles and 110 patterns for mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and baitfish; Insightful information on the trout's perception and feeding behaviors, the type of water, hatch characteristics; Recommended tools and alternatives, including practical homemade gadgets; The best materialshooks, feathers, furs, synthetics, plastic paper, thread, coatings, and different methods for coloring flies, and so much more.
From the outdoor writer and The Fisherman magazine field editor, "e;a fine-nay, necessary-addition to any serious surf fisherman's library"e; (George Reiger, author of Profiles in Saltwater Angling).
Timeless Bowhunting will help you:*; Choose a bow based on the merits of technical design*; Find a hunting arrow that gives optimum accuracy, trajectory, and penetration*; Shoot accurately uphill, downhill, from tree stands, and in the wind*; Choose an effective shooting style for your type of hunting*; Perfect your shooting form by eliminating common shooting flaws*; Find the best aiming method for you
Species accounts and photos for 225 plants, trees, insects, mollusks, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds commonly found in and around streams.
*; The best places and times to fish*; Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes*; Local guides, outfitters, and other experts on techniques and tackle, including Pat Dorsey, John Barr, Will Sands, Steve Henderson, Bill Edrington, Larry Kingery, Jackson Streit, Ed Engle, and more
*; Now in full color, updated and revised throughout *; Information on choosing a bow, setting up the bow and arrows, selecting tackle, and ordering a custom bow *; Practical advice on storing and transporting bows and gear safely *; The history of the bow and arrow and stories of the fathers of traditional archery *; Includes a glossary of archery terms and advice for teaching beginning bowshooters
*; Second edition, completely updated in full color *; Covers every water type--riffles, runs, pools, flats, pocket water, bank water *; Learn how to find trout by studying currents, temperatures, oxygen levels, and food sources *; 140 color photos pinpoint trout locations in specific water types
Whether you want to crack the code of Northern Californias legendary wild-trout waters, learn the best floats on the Sac, or fish for steelhead, stripers, and shad on the American River, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip.
*; A solid guide for becoming a better shot*; Wing shooting, sporting clays, skeet shooting*; Expert teacher and coach shares years of experienceSuccessful Shotgunning focuses on wing-shooting and sporting clays techniques.
Sight-fishing expert Landon Mayer teaches you what you need to know to spot the trout before you cast-because if you can see a trout, you are more likely to catch that trout.
