FLY FISHING FOR SMALLMOUTH BASS. By Harry Murray.

# 1989 1st edition. 8vo paperback (178 x 232mm). Ppx,190. B/w photographs and illustrations.

# Harry Murray "discusses all aspects of fly fishing for smallmouth [bass] inthis important book, from topwater flies, bugs, poppers, and tactics, to new brands of streamer, nymph, and 'strymph' fishing that he and others have developed over the years. He explores the bass in its environment - its food and feeding patterns. He also shows how best to read the water; how best to fly fish for smallmouth from boats; better casting techniques for the big flies used; how to tie effective smallmouth patterns; and how to choose the right tackle." Good black and white illustrations by Dave Whitlock. Chapters include:- Smallmouth fly-fishing tackle; Casting; The smallmouth's diet; Reading a smallmouth river; Topwater fishing tactics; Smallmouth streamers; Smallmouth nymphing; Strymphs - the crossbreed; The leech and crawfish; River fishing from a canoe or boat; Smallmouth in lakes; Tying smallmouth flies and bugs; The final act.