Author: John Wilson
Publisher: Boxtree Limited
ISBN: 9780752213439
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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This is a collection of fishing anecdotes told by coarse fisherman, John Wilson. This work is full of fishing tales from a man born in Enfield, North London, who has worked as a ladies' hairdresser and merchant seaman, lived in the West Indies, and has fished in over 50 countries around the world.
Author: Len Hartman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940107045
Category : Muskellunge fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Author: Ian Whitelaw
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613127839
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 410
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A look at the development of the sport over the past six centuries. Once limited to trout and salmon, today fly-fishing techniques are used to catch every fish species from minnows to marlin in rivers, lakes and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies focuses on fifty iconic flies chosen to represent the evolution not only of fishing flies and fly tying but also the sport itself. Filled with illustrations and photographs of the flies (the fifty are just the starting point—more than 200 flies are mentioned or shown in the book), as well as profiles of key characters, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the growth and diversification of this fascinating sport from the fifteenth century to the present day and its spread from Britain, Europe and Japan to North and South America, Australia and New Zealand, and now to every country in the world. The evolution of fly-fishing tackle—rods, reels, lines and hooks—is also covered in a series of essays spread throughout the book. Praise for The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies “A delightful ramble along the stream of fishing history.” —Star Tribune “This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod—anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.” —Foreword Reviews
Author: Chris Santella
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 1613123566
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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“A lavishly photographed dreambook of the world’s top angling spots” (Men’s Journal) Amateur or expert, every angler dreams of landing “the big one,” but that’s only part of the appeal of fly fishing. Because even when hours pass without a bite, nothing beats the rugged beauty of the surroundings. For both armchair travelers and avid outdoorsmen who may have already started a checklist of their own, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die maps out the meccas of the fly-fishing world. Through in-depth interviews with the sport’s acknowledged gurus, author Chris Santella goes beyond standard guides to convey the very essence of the recommended locations. Readers can vicariously cast mouse patterns to fifty-pound taimen in the wilds of Mongolia, wrangle with wily permit off the Florida Keys, and match the hatch on Montana’s Armstrong’s Spring Creek. Jardines de la Reina, Cuba (tarpon), the Zhupanova River, Kamchatka (rainbow trout), and the Rio Negro, Brazil (peacock bass) are also included. The fifty essays include a cultural and natural history of each site, along with colorful anecdotes based on the author's and authorities’ experiences. With breath-takingly-beautiful photos of the spots, many by celebrated fly-fishing photographer R. Valentine Atkinson, the book also provides adventurous anglers with enough travel-and-tackle information so that they, too, can start planning excursions to go fish around the globe. Praise for Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die “Santella offers 50 short takes on the ultimate fly-fishing destinations in this beautifully photographed and nicely packaged volume . . . With its elegant descriptions, gorgeous photos and practical information, this book is a dream travel guide for avid fly-fishers.” —Publishers Weekly “Everything dad needs to tackle his next trip.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Author: Dan Rattiner
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307409546
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Long before the Hamptons became famous for its posh parties, paparazzi, and glitterati, it was a sleepy backwater of fishing villages and potato farms, literary luminaries and local eccentrics. As the editor and publisher of the area’s popular free newspaper, Dan’s Papers, Dan Rattiner, has been covering the daily triumphs, community intrigues, and larger-than-life personalities for nearly fifty years. A colorful insider’s account of life, love, scandal, and celebrity, In the Hamptons is an intimate portrait of a place and the people who formed and transformed it, from former residents like Andy Warhol and Willem de Kooning, colorful locals like bar owner Bobby Van and shark fisherman Frank Mundus (who the character Quinn from Jaws was based on), and literary figures like John Steinbeck and Truman Capote, to present-day stars like Bianca Jagger and Billy Joel. An insider who lived there—as well as a Jewish outsider amid the WASP contingent—Rattiner both revels in and is rattled by all he witnesses and records in one of the world’s most famous places. With dry wit and genuine affection, he shares a story of the Hamptons that few know, one defined by the artists, painters, fishermen, farmers, dreamers, hangers-on, celebrities, and billionaires who live and play there.
Author: Steve Kantner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999309339
Category : Women fishers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The author sought out a wide range of female anglers, individuals from age 20 to 90, from the Florida Keys all the way to Alaska. These women fish for nearly every species that swims in freshwater and salt. They fish with lures, flies, and bait. They fish out of multi-million-dollar sport-fishing yachts and out of kayaks, off piers, and beaches. All are passionate about their favorite outdoor sport. Their personal stories are fascinating, and their commitment to wild fisheries and resource conservation for the future is inspiring.
Author: William B. A. J. Bauer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brule River (Mich. and Wis.)
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Author: Frank Daignault
Publisher: Globe Pequot
ISBN: 9781564402783
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Everything from equipment to lures and baits is covered in this how-to book, including the history of striper fishing, how to fish successfully and safely at night, and sure-fire baiting techniques.
Author: Joe Lunkas
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1625164025
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 239
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The second book in the author's series of three books featuring many lessons learned during his years as a Michigan outdoorsman.
Author: Thomas McGuane
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0679777571
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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In a compilation of thirty-three essays, the author reflects on the world of angling as he shares his observations on his quarry, great fishing spots around the world, and fishing equipment.
