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A comprehensive book that takes an in-depth look at the ever-popular sport of fly fishing, this complete guide presents a deep appreciation and understanding of the behaviour of fish such as trout, salmon and grayling.In "John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing", internationally renowned author, photographer and angler John Bailey covers the philosophy of fly fishing and the role of the angler-naturalist, before considering more practical issues of fly fishing such as tackle, permits, flies and much more. The author provides the right amount of detail and encouragement to ensure that all who participate, from the novice to the experienced angler, will get the very best out of their sport.Illustrated with 200 stunning full-colour photographs, "John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing" is guaranteed to give much pleasure and insight to anglers at all levels.
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John Bailey is an internationally renowned author, photographer and presenter of television programmes on angling and natural history. One of Britain's best-known anglers, he has written numerous books, including the award-winning Trout at Ten Thousand Feet, John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fishing, Where to Fly Fish in Britain and Ireland (all New Holland), Tales from the Riverbank (BBC Books) and John Bailey's Freshwater Fishing (Dorling Kindersley). He lives in Salthouse, in north Norfolk.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John Bailey always applies his own angle (no pun) to the well documented subject of fishing. In this instance this book feels modern, bright and fresh it is easy to follow and has his certain style embedded in it that makes it an enjoyable read. Thats important when you realize that really very little is new, how can it be the subject is done to death elsewhere and has all been covered for years before. Somehow he always seems to cross that obstacle and with the addition of excellent photos and exotic aspects ie Black bass, Taimen, Bonefish etc (the new aspects) his clear style and buoyant presentation I think it works. I recommend it as a useful and interesting addition to the flyfishing collection it is afterall quite cheap for what you get.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides the learner with a real comprehensive breakdown of all the pertinent issues associated with Fly Fishing. It delves into the technical side of casting, choice of fly & equipment and fishing different spots (large ponds vs rivers etc), to name but a few. It is an excellent read, written in an easy to read format with fantastic illustrations to link text with visual example.
Where I think this could have been improved, is on the issue of feeling a take. I realise this is probably a topic that does come with experience, and there is very little to advise on, but a section on this would have been really useful. Instead, there are fleeting mentions of feeling takes, which I probably think is the most important part of fly fishing.
All-in-all a great reading for anyone new to this fabulous sport.
Good luck
Where I think this could have been improved, is on the issue of feeling a take. I realise this is probably a topic that does come with experience, and there is very little to advise on, but a section on this would have been really useful. Instead, there are fleeting mentions of feeling takes, which I probably think is the most important part of fly fishing.
All-in-all a great reading for anyone new to this fabulous sport.
Good luck
Format:Paperback
I originally bought this book because I had heard about it at my local library but could not find if it anywhere to buy. Onto the net and picked it up for a great price, whats more the book did not disappointIt makes you picture the action just like a good book should. You actually feel like a fly fisherman, and all the terms that may have caused you to shake your head in puzzlement now make sense. No longer is flyfishing for the upper classes, now anyone can do it and not just for salmon and trout,. Now you can stalk practicallybany fish you fancy. From Brook trout under a pound to forty pounds and above pike, and that's just in fresh water. Sea bass to shark. This book covers the lot. What else gives so much for so little, what are you waiting for. Buy it.
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John bailey,s Fly fishing
I,m happy with this book it arrived on time and in good conition It was very good telling you about fly fishing and i would tell other fishermen to get it
Published 4 months ago by Alby007
John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing
Well explained & detailed for the beginner or experianced. Had the book from the library & found it so helpfull I wanted my own copy for referance. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Don65
It's a good read, but far from complete
Interesting and tries to cover a lot of ground, but as a result is far too general to be used as either a starter book or as a 'complete' guide. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by D. Nye
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