Fabled author J.R. Hartley, a name made famous through television commercials, here calls upon the expertise and local knowledge of leading fly fishermen in a book covering a range of techniques and locations. It is designed for both beginners and the more experienced.
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"Fly Fishing by J.R. Hartley" is a collection of fishing-themed anecdotes and stories by Michael Russell, cheekily using the pseudonym of the much-loved character J.R. Hartley from the "Yellow Pages" advert of the 1980's.
Whilst the title sounds like a textbook or guide to fly fishing at first, it is actually a very nice collection of memories from Russell's / Hartley's youth in 1930's Yorkshire, and how what began as a schoolboy's hobby gradually evolved into a memorable pasttime.
The stories within this book are well-written and give so much detail without writing paragraph after paragraph of description. I actually found the stories very warm-hearted, and gave me a glimpse of life that I had never seen nor stopped to think about. Having grown up practising sea-fishing with my Dad in Ilfracombe, my idea of inland fishing was of men in tweed suits carrying wicker baskets and bamboo rods. Not so, it seems, for Russell's / Hartley's depiction of fly-fishing in 1930's Yorkshire gives a unique insight into the fishing practices and challenges of the era, as well as an idyllic picture of rural life in the years before and during World War II.
This is a wonderful gem of a book, and whilst some collect it purely for the "Yellow Pages" link, I encourage everyone to read it, because this is a book few other angling memoirs will be able to match.
Whilst the title sounds like a textbook or guide to fly fishing at first, it is actually a very nice collection of memories from Russell's / Hartley's youth in 1930's Yorkshire, and how what began as a schoolboy's hobby gradually evolved into a memorable pasttime.
The stories within this book are well-written and give so much detail without writing paragraph after paragraph of description. I actually found the stories very warm-hearted, and gave me a glimpse of life that I had never seen nor stopped to think about. Having grown up practising sea-fishing with my Dad in Ilfracombe, my idea of inland fishing was of men in tweed suits carrying wicker baskets and bamboo rods. Not so, it seems, for Russell's / Hartley's depiction of fly-fishing in 1930's Yorkshire gives a unique insight into the fishing practices and challenges of the era, as well as an idyllic picture of rural life in the years before and during World War II.
This is a wonderful gem of a book, and whilst some collect it purely for the "Yellow Pages" link, I encourage everyone to read it, because this is a book few other angling memoirs will be able to match.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A little gem of a book. Full of anecdotes and tales from an obviously full angling life. From the humour of "The holiday let." to the eerie "Storm warning." this book never fails to delight.
No technique or tips, just stories to enjoy. The chapter "Man of God." rang particularly loud bells for me as I know the pool concerned very well and have often fished it. Perfect to read in front of the fire with a drop of the good stuff in your hand.
No technique or tips, just stories to enjoy. The chapter "Man of God." rang particularly loud bells for me as I know the pool concerned very well and have often fished it. Perfect to read in front of the fire with a drop of the good stuff in your hand.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Cox
Format:Hardcover
To the previous reviewer, that'll be the British wit for you, the NY tag explains how it passed you by.
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I had a copy of this book many years ago and it served me well winning many a bet in pubs, it well is quite an absorbing read recounting many a day spent bankside in pursuit of... Read more
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yellow pages
To the previous reviewer, you know J.R. Hartley was used as a pseudonym AFTER the yellow pages ad came out?
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Amazing book, it changed my life with its olde worlde brilliance - especially the good old yellow pages.
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