A Modern Dry-Fly Code has been described as "the best angling work of the last half century" and "the first original American contribution to fly fishing." It is a towering classic - intense, knowledgeable, and written with exacting care. Forty-seven years ago, when it was first published, it was far ahead of its time; today its insights into the behavior patterns of insects and feeding trout, its development of new and highly effective fly-fishing techniques, and its dramatic innovations in dry-fly dressing will remain valid and highly effective. Marinaro's reevaluation of the importance of terrestrial insects and his development of such patterns as the Jassid, the Ant, and the Pontoon Hopper expand the fly-fishing season far beyond the traditional period. His patterns, shown in full color, are widely acclaimed and used with striking success throughout the country. His valuable streamside studies remain models for anyone who would observe the most mysterious and intriguing of fish - the trout. Finally, A Modern Dry-Fly Code presents the first complete treatise on America's now-famous limestone waters, a generous ratio of practical lore and engaging reminiscence, and a profound rationale for the art of fly fishing. (53/4 X 81/2, 298 pages, color photos, b&w photos, illustrations)
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Condition: good. Bates, Pearce (illustrator). Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear. Seller Inventory # GWSVV.1558214135.G
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Bates, Pearce (illustrator). First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($35.00 price intact). Published by Lyons Press, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with small nick to front cover top right corner. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 213208
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Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. Bates, Pearce (illustrator). First Edition. 1st printing of this 1997 with illustrations by Pearce Bates and a new foreword by Datus C. Proper, with complete number line (first edition THUS). Near fine hardcover with very good dust jacket. Interior appears free of markings. Corners sharp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Unclipped dust jacket has faint rubbing. NOT ex-library. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 316857
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. Bates, Pearce (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1997). (1950) 1997 new edition. Ppxxiv,270. Colour plates, b/w photographs, illustrations. New foreword by Datus Proper. Foxing to edges o/w very good in dust-wrapper. One of the most important angling books and one which revolutionised American trout fishing. Chapters include: A backward look; What price imitation?; Fishing the dry fly on quiet waters - a character study; Fly-dressing theory, or the shape of things to come; Hendrickson - dun and spinner; Blue- and Pale-Winged Sulphurs - dun and spinner; Green Drake - dun and spinner; Japanese Beetle; Grasshopper; Minutae; Fly-dressing practice, or imitation gained. . Seller Inventory # 62432
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