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Flycasting Skills

For beginner and expert

John Symonds author Philip Maher author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Merlin Unwin Books

Published:7th Mar '13

Should be back in stock very soon

Flycasting Skills cover

With the help of expert casting instructors Symonds and Maher, you can now become a master of the flyrod. Whatever your present abilities, this book will leave you with the perfect casting skills for all situations.

Flycasting, that key pre-requisite to all successful trout and salmon fishing, can be a stumbling block for many anglers.

This clear, well-illustrated guidebook will show you, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: from basic Overhead cast to Double-handed Spey cast, and from the simple Roll cast to the flamboyant Snake cast, and many more.

Packed with useful tips on:

•  which cast to use and when
•  how to improve your casting techniques
•  how to correct bad habits
•  latest casts from around the world
•  advice on best casting rods, reels and flylines

This book will transform your casting skills whether you are a complete beginner or an already experienced flyfisher.

In addition to expert fly-casting instruction, the authors provide invaluable information on fly rod and fly line characteristics, casting terms, casting mechanics and line management. - Gordy Hill, Florida, USA, FFF Master Certified Instructor and FFF Board Governor 'If your ambition is to become a qualified casting instructor, or simply be better than you currently are, then this book makes essential reading.' - Alberto Laidlaw, Chairman, Game Angling Instructors' Association ."..invaluable information on fly rod and fly line characteristics, casting terms, casting mechanics and line management." -- Gordy Hill, Florida, USA, FFF Master Certified Instructor and FFF Board Governor ."..essential reading." -- Alberto Laidlaw, Chairman, Game Angling Instructors' Association

ISBN: 9781906122492

Dimensions: 246mm x 189mm x 12mm

Weight: 504g

96 pages