FISHING THE DRY FLY AS A LIVING INSECT (First Edition: signed by author)

Wright, Leonard M. Jr.

Published by E. P. Dutton, New York, 1972

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SUBTITLED: The Thinking Man's Guide to Trout Angling.An Unorthodox Method. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Small 8vo, 187 pgs, index, illustrations. Stated first edition. Signed twice by the author on half-title and another preliminary page. Gilt titled spine with original dust jacket. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Minor shelf soiling, else near fine. Interior is clean and tight. Unclipped DJ is lightly rubbed; now in mylar sleeve. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Mr. Wright's first book, "Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect" (E. P. Dutton, 1972) raised the hackles of some reviewers and weekend fishermen. Wright offered the concept of twitching the fly as it floated up and across the water; in direct contradiction to those noted writers before him. He loved the Catskill Rivers near his home in Claryville, NY. Seller Inventory # 0923007

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Bibliographic Details

Title: FISHING THE DRY FLY AS A LIVING INSECT (...
Publisher: E. P. Dutton, New York
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition

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