BLUE UPRIGHT: THE FLIES OF A LIFETIME. By Steve Raymond. Illustrations by August C. Kristoferson.
2004 1st edition. 8vo (156 x 235mm). Ppxii,210. B/w sketches by August C. Kristoferson. Two-tone burgundy and grey boards paper-covered boards, spine titled in gilt.
Steve Raymond presents the flies "that have served ...most faithfully over the years, the favorite flies of a long angling life", as well as autobiographical essays on his own angling exploits. Dressings and descriptions of many flies, but no pictures beyond a sketchy b/w sketch at the beginning of each chapter. Chapters include: Carey Special; Skunk; TDC (Thompson's Delectable Chironomid); Salmon Candy (stage 2); Tarboo Special (modern version); Golden Shrimp; Blue Upright (Hatchmatcher or Hatchmaster version); Crazy Charlie (original pattern); Judge Boldt; Cutthroat Candy; Green Machine; Other favourites.
Steve Raymond presents the flies "that have served ...most faithfully over the years, the favorite flies of a long angling life", as well as autobiographical essays on his own angling exploits. Dressings and descriptions of many flies, but no pictures beyond a sketchy b/w sketch at the beginning of each chapter. Chapters include: Carey Special; Skunk; TDC (Thompson's Delectable Chironomid); Salmon Candy (stage 2); Tarboo Special (modern version); Golden Shrimp; Blue Upright (Hatchmatcher or Hatchmaster version); Crazy Charlie (original pattern); Judge Boldt; Cutthroat Candy; Green Machine; Other favourites.
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Book Code
40409
| Author | Raymond (Steve). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 40409 |
| ISBN | 1592282423 / 1592282423. |
| Book Description | Minor faults, remainder mark to edge. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2004 |
| Publisher | The Lyons Press. |
| Place | Guilford, Connecticut. |