CATHY BECK'S FLY-FISHING HANDBOOK. By Cathy Beck. Illustrated by Rod Walinchus. Third edition.

# (1996) 2013 3rd edition. 8vo paperback (152 x 228mm). Ppx,165. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations by Rod Walinchus, QR codes.

# A clear and practical introduction to flyfishing in both fresh- and saltwater. "Cathy has caught more and bigger fish on a fly than almost anyone I know... This book is written from such a rich background, and it's a unique introduction to the sport of fly fishing." (From the foreword by Lefty Kreh). Chapters include:- Fly-fishing tackle: Rods and reels; Using the gear; Lines, leaders, and knots; Casting: The heart of the sport; Understanding insects; Finding and pursuing fish; Getting around; Hooking, fighting, and releasing; Freshwater techniques; Saltwater fly fishing; Fly-fishing travel.