Fly Fishing: Equipment and TechniquesFly Fishing: Equipment and Techniques by Jeannot Ruel revels the age old secrets to mastering one of the world's most rewarding pastimes. Intended for both the novice and the experienced angler, this how to guide provides a complete overview of all aspects of this elegant sport. This book profiles equipment (rods, reels, line, flies, leaders, accessories), guides the reader through preparations for a day on the water and outlines step by step casting

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Index of Orvis Fly Patterns by John Harder

Angling tradition and technique are excitedly described

including amateur rod making

It's a profound teacher

And throughout this region are the tributaries - rivers

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Hydrate with purpose because every sip counts

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His astonishing series of heavyweight catches in recent seasons includes a record four fish bag of 51 lb 6oz

He encourages anglers to abandon preconceived notions and let the river itself dictate the strategy

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