G.E.M. Skues: The Man of the Nymph - Hardcover

Hayter, Tony

9780719810589: G.E.M. Skues: The Man of the Nymph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0719810582 ISBN 13: 9780719810589

Publisher: Robert Hale, 2014

A magisterial biography of the man widely regarded as the most interesting and innovative fly fisherman of the 20th century, based on research into primary sources The most innovative fly-fishing angler of modern times, G. E. M. Skues spearheaded and near-singlehandedly developed the technique of below-surface fly-fishing for trout with nymphs. His pioneering example is now followed by anglers worldwide. During the six years of research and writing for this volume, Tony Hayter traveled widely in Europe and the U.S. to unearth a treasure trove of original and hitherto unpublished material, which throws new light on the life of this great man. Packed with fascinating detail, the book explores many hitherto unrevealed facets of Skues' life and for the first time sets into proper perspective his early clash with fishing author Frederic Halford, as well as his inevitable collision with the diehard dry-fly purists in 1938. Also detailed for the first time through voluminous unpublished correspondence is the major influence Skues had on anglers in Europe and the U.S., culminating in his election as an honorary life member of the New York Anglers Club in 1927. Vividly illustrated with photographs of people and places long gone and changed forever, this book will long stand as the definitive biography of Skues.

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About the Author:

Tony Hayter is the author of F.M. Halford and the Dry-Fly Revolution.

Review:

'Absolutely compelling...This is a story with many twists and turns, and I doubt that anyone could have retrieved and marshalled the evidence, and turned it into a narrative, as effectively as Tony has done.' Flyfisher's Journal 'This is perhaps the most minutely researched biography of any angler's life that has yet been published.' Brian Clarke, The Times 'It's a book that every fly fisherman should read.' Classic Angling 'Just the thing for any angler's library' Country Life Magazine Why does this book stand tall above others? Because it's the work of an historian who is able to paint a meticulous historical background crucial to truly understanding Skues, the 'man'...Layered with rigorously researched references and revelations, this biography will be enjoyed on many levels. Fly Fishing and Fly Tying

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