Author: Peter Brigg
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1432309234
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Fly-fishing is a multifaceted sport that will absorb you in its reality, taking you to places of exceptional beauty, to explore and to revel in the solitude. It is so often spoken of as an art form, while fly-tying, inextricably linked to fly-fishing, is in its own right a form of artistry. South African Fishing Flies is a celebration of this artistry – the innovation, the talents of the originators and their vision of imagination, masters of the craft – and of all the fly-tyers of South Africa. It is not an exhaustive reference to all South African flies, but is rather an anthology of those that by virtue of their innovation in design, materials used and tying techniques have helped shape and, in some cases, change the thinking on fly-tying in this country. It is also a visual celebration of these flies, the waters we fish, an introduction to some of the individuals in our fly-fishing community, and creators of South African flies.
Author: Bill Hansford-Steele
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1432302299
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 692
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Fly-fishing in all its forms is the fastes-growing participatory field sport in the world. Whether you’re hoping to catch trout, tigerfish, yellowfish or queenfish, there is little to match the sheer joy of fishing with a fly rod. Whether you’re standing waist-deep in a raging river estuary fishing the saltwater, or wading slowly into the calm waters of an inland lake, the thrill of casting a perfect line is unmatched. Africa is one of the world’s most exciting fly-fishing destinations. Dedicated fly-fishers can be found casting their lines all over the continent – in steaming tropical rivers, in the vast lakes of the Great Rift Valley, in mountain streams, on golden beaches and in turbulent estuaries. Africa offers everything from well-fished and managed rivers and dams of South Africa and Kenya, to relatively unexposed and unknown destinations like the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia and the coastline of Madagascar. This completely revised, updated and full-colour edition of the African Fly-Fishing Handbook covers all aspects of fly-fishing on the African continent, and includes chapters on when and where to fly-fish in Africa, how to get started and what equipment to buy, casting and retrieving techniques, tactics and strategies, fresh- and saltwater fish, yellowfish, fish food forms and winning fly patterns. The most comprehensive book of its kind, it will be indispensable to both seasoned fly-fishers and those just starting out.
Author: Bill Hansford-Steele
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1432302256
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1191
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Fishing Flies for Africa is a comprehensive, detailed reference guide to the fishing flies for use in Africa. The author has poured over two decades of research and a lifetime of experience into this book, sharing a wealth of experience and unparalleled enthusiasm on the subject. Included in this title are over 800 flies of European, American, Australasian and local origin. The origin and developmental history of each fly is discussed, as well as its dressing, any variations, and the appropriate method for fishing with it. Additional design and tying notes are included, where applicable. Appropriate substitutes for rare or environmentally sensitive materials are listed, and the book has a serious focus on ecologically friendly fly-fishing, with an entire chapter dedicated to natural materials and their substitutions. The growing hobby of collecting flies also receives its own chapter, with useful advice on storage, framing and lighting options.
Author: Gary A. Borger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985428006
Category : Fly fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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"As successful fly fishers, we need to play the role of the predator, paying close attention to clothing, approach angle, walking and wading, the tactics of casting and line handling, the skills of setting the hook and fighting the fish, and more. For the fly fisher, knowledge translates to greater success. In this book you will find a broad-spectrum analysis of the various aspects of "predatory" angling. Understanding how the fish perceives its environment--and ours--as well as how we view the fish's home, forms the basis for further detailed discussions of approach, fly choice, casting and more. You'll also find an exploration of key predatory skills such as setting the hook and fighting and landing fish. And, of course, there are stories that bring personalized illumination to the process of fishing like a predator."--BookMasters website.
Author: Sydney Hey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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Author: Devin Olsen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811766039
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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Devin Olsen explains how the techniques he has used to become a repeat medalist in fly fishing competitions around the world can be adapted to everyday fly fishing situations. He covers strategies, tactics, and flies for rivers, small streams, and still waters, allowing anyone to fish more successfully by applying the approaches taken by competitive anglers.
Author: Frederic Michael Halford
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flies, Artificial
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Author: Dean Riphagen
Publisher: Struik Publishers
ISBN: 9781868729678
Category : Trout fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 191
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This guide to stillwater fly-fishing on local waters.
Author: Tom Sutcliffe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781928230717
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 474
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For fly-fishermen everywhere, the news of an upcoming book from Tom Sutcliffe is as exciting as a ten-pound wild rainbow on a 4X tippet... Yet More Sweet Days certainly lives up to the weight of expectation from his many fans, all over the world internationally. It races upstream in leaps and bounds, taking you to places you've always wanted to fish: you'll wade the high mountain rivers of the Eastern Cape, clamber along the boulder-strewn crystal streams of the Western Cape, throw a dainty dry on hallowed English chalkstreams, and fight fresh-run salmon in rugged Iceland with a volcano belching ash behind your casting shoulder. You'll pick up tips and ideas (almost without realising it) from a master trout fisherman who has done more for the beautiful sport in South Africa than anyone, ever. Along the way you'll soak yourself warmly in a philosophy that embraces fish and birds, people and animals - a philosophy honed by thousands of kilometres of stalking up streams and countless cups of coffee brewed on a stove perched on the tailgate of his fishing truck. Complemented by many original artworks from the author, this beautiful book is at once a rumination, a reflection and a profound escape for fly fishermen everywhere; when you're not actually casting at trout, this is the next best thing. [credit: Paul Curtis]"I've known Tom Sutcliffe for three decades, and always admired his writing. This new book is an intimate look at the sport that we all love so well" - Gary Borger "Tom Sutcliffe has raised the bar yet again. Yet More Sweet Days has as much to do with life as with fly fishing. For me, his best work yet. And that's high praise!" - Clem Booth
Author: A. H. Tatlow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trout fishing
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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