The Essence of FlycastingFlycasting is a skill of almost mythic proportions. Yet discusses of casting often bog down in a world of technical minutiae that is almost impenetrable to the beginner. Author Mel Krieger has created a clear, indispensable manual for anglers of all skill levels. Through detailed instructions and dozens of precise photographs, Krueger dissects this arcane art into understandable and executable steps that take the raw beginner from piles of line on the

and propel you into the 10 percent of anglers who catch 90 percent of the fish

"A fishpond built at home can be made to produce the best fishing in the world

where the largest Arctic char in the world are caught

luring the author back to childhood haunts in Michigan and Rhode Island

making it a must-read for anyone who dreams of casting a line in far-flung waters

Index of Orvis Fly Patterns by John Harder

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Publisher: Highway Book Shop

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There could be no more thorough or readable treatise on the striper

They are a special breed of people dedicated to the outdoors

For beginners eager to land their first fly-caught fish and for more experienced anglers looking to advance their skills