THE ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF FLY FISHING. By Alf Walker.

1980 1st edition. 4to (179 x 261mm). Pp272. B/w frontispiece, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Decorative blind-stamped cloth.

"A wealth of information that is well-referenced and logically explained. Any reader will be stimulated to improve his performance in this sport, and to experiment in areas of fly fishing not previously considered". Chapters include: Fly fishing, background; The fly line; The rod; Fly casting; Selecting equipment; The fly; Habitats; The art of fly fishing; 'Random casts'.