L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook

by Dave Whitlock

With colorful, concise, and easy-to-follow illustrations, The L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook offers a fun introduction to the sport. This friendly volume coaches readers on the basics of fly-casting and assembly of tackle without demanding that the reader invest tons of time and money. The goal here is getting started, and this useful, portable book won't sit on the shelf―it's meant to be taken outdoors for easy consultation. Author Dave Whitlock covers the foods fish eat and how to imitate those foods, details the necessary fly assortment for novices, and provides a useful glossary. Chapters added in this edition include approaches to saltwater fish species, ethics and sportsmanship, and methods for fishing from boats and float tubes.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

200 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1984

Reviews

[Jonny Parshall]

This guide serves as an excellent reference for any fly-fisher, especially beginners (like myself). It's very informative, but not boringly so, and is accentuated by the author's own personal opinions,including the rare snippet of injected humor. This is a must-have for any fan of fishing.

[Eliza]

Yes I actually did read this.


Conclusion: Helpful

[Susan Daignault]

Great!

[Phillip]

This is my in the field bible. Lightweight and thorough. The full color illustrations are pleasing, well done, clear and is a nice mental break from photography.

[James Windale]

A bit dated, but largely relevant. A good instructional for beginner fly fishers.