A MODERN DRY-FLY CODE. By Vincent Marinaro.
(1950) 1996 new edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Ppxiv,269. Line illustrations by Pearce Bates. Fully bound in rich brown bonded leather, gilt FFCL motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt, silk marker ribbon, top edge-gilt. Cloth-bound slipcase. Edition limited to 500 copies.
One of the most important angling books and one which revolutionised American trout fishing. This edition has a new introduction by Datus Proper. Chapters include: A backward look; What price imitation?; Fishing the dry fly on quiet waters - a character study; Fly-dressing theory, or the shape of things to come; Hendrickson - dun and spinner; Blue- and Pale-Winged Sulphurs - dun and spinner; Green Drake - dun and spinner; Japanese Beetle; Grasshopper; Minutae; Fly-dressingpractice, or imitation gained.
One of the most important angling books and one which revolutionised American trout fishing. This edition has a new introduction by Datus Proper. Chapters include: A backward look; What price imitation?; Fishing the dry fly on quiet waters - a character study; Fly-dressing theory, or the shape of things to come; Hendrickson - dun and spinner; Blue- and Pale-Winged Sulphurs - dun and spinner; Green Drake - dun and spinner; Japanese Beetle; Grasshopper; Minutae; Fly-dressingpractice, or imitation gained.
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Book Code
1739
| Author | Marinaro (Vincent C.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 1739 |
| ISBN | B001AVSYMY. |
| Book Description | Fine in slipcase. From an edition of 500 copies. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1996 |
| Publisher | The Flyfisher's Classic Library. |
| Place | Bovey Tracey. |