THE ART OF FLY FISHING An Illustrated History of Rods, Reels and Favorite Flies.

Ferson, Paul and Page, Margot

ISBN 10: 0762408464 / ISBN 13: 9780762408467

Published by Courage Books, Philadelphia, 2000

About this Item

Produced in cooperation with the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Photographs by Bruce Curtis. With more than 130 full-colour photographs, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Within these pages you'll discover the timeless elegance of the sport, its history, and its traditions. Stunning photographs depict state-of-the-art angling tools such as large arbor reels and powerful graphite rods, as well as collectible gear like the six-strip split-bamboo fly rod, the 1859 side-mounted Billinghurst reel, and the Wooly Bugger and Green Highlander flies. Finally, The Art of Fly Fishing gives you an inside look into the musings, wisdom, and adventures of angling greats. Packed with quotes, anecdotes, and interesting tidbits from writers, fishermen, and poets, The Art of Fly Fishing transports you to that restful river or sandy shore, where you can enjoy the wonder of time spent on water as you cast your line.; 295 x 295mm; 110 pages.

Seller Inventory # 20783

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE ART OF FLY FISHING An Illustrated History of Rods, Reels and Favorite Flies.
• Publisher: Courage Books, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762408464
• ISBN 13: 9780762408467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Angling - Fishing

About this title

Synopsis

This handsome visual celebration of the equipment that shaped the popular sport of fly-fishing contains beautifully photographed images of such collectible gear as hand-tied flies, fly rods made of bamboo and other materials, creels, and tackle boxes. Prepared in association with the American Museum of Flyfishing in Vermont, it's the perfect gift for the avid sportsperson or collector.