The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs
The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs
Avid sport fishermen will treasure this book—which is nearly as beautiful as the objects it describes. Fly-tying is a highly prized fisherman’s craft, but it’s also an art form, wonderfully captured in this volume’s hundreds of color photos. Each of 100 fly patterns is presented in a two-page spread: an enlarged photo and textual description on the left-hand page, complemented with a set of step-by-step, clearly captioned photos on the facing page. In addition, fishing enthusiasts will find sections on fly-tying tools and materials plus general instructions for getting started. The author, a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies—all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Examples vary in complexity, with patterns to fit every skill level from novice to expert fly-tier. Here are dry flies, nymphs and bugs, wet flies, streamers, and hairwings—a virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The book’s hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos.
- ASIN: 0764155504
- ISBN: 0764155504
- Brand: Peter Gathercole
- Manufacturer: B.E.S. Publishing
Hail Linsenbigler!
Hail Linsenbigler!
Our jinxed and raffish Boone Linsenbigler has his liquor pitchman’s contract sold to an African beverage conglomerate. He finds himself a citizen of an island monarchy, and discovers that he is targeted for ascendancy to the throne whether he likes it or not. Hot on the heels of the first novels LINSENBIGLER and LINSENBIGLER THE BEAR, our unsinkable angler & cocktailer once more must thrust and parry with dark forces and darker purposes.
- ASIN: B07FPSYR1K
- Manufacturer: Conglomerated Publishing
Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World's Most Elusive Fish
Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World's Most Elusive Fish
Chris Dombrowski was playing a numbers game: two passionspoetry and fly-fishing; two children, one of them in utero; and an income hovering perilously close to zero. Enter, at this particularly challenging moment, a miraculous email: can’t go, it’s all paid for, just book a flight to Miami.Thus began a journey that would lead to the Bahamas and to David Pinder, a legendary bonefishing guide. Bonefish are prized for their elusiveness and their tenacity. And no one was better at hunting them than Pinder, a Bahamian whose accuracy and patience were virtuosic. He knows what the fish think, said one fisherman, before they think it.By the time Dombrowski meets Pinder, however, he has been abandoned by the industry he helped build. With cataracts from a lifetime of staring at the water and a tiny severance package after forty years of service, he watches as the world of his beloved bonefish is degraded by tourists he himself did so much to attract. But as Pinder’s stories unfold, Dombrowski discovers a profound integrity and wisdom in the guide’s life.
- ASIN: 1571313524
- ISBN: 1571313524
- Brand: Milkweed Editions
- Manufacturer: Milkweed Editions
Keen Shot's Miscellany, The
Keen Shot's Miscellany, The
The history and current practice of game shooting is examined in this humorous collection of 300 entries on the subject, ranging from the bizarre, the quirky, and the curious to the downright odd. Inspired by the author's lifetime of shooting experiences and the sport's colorful history, this anthology recounts some of shooting's most intriguing stories, including:How a day's shooting led to the creation of the Guiness Book of World RecordsThe tragic, outrageous story of America's first country sports writerAn incredible shot that made a one-eyed sculptor the toast of Victorian England
- ASIN: 184689039X
- ISBN: 9197741205
- Brand: Peter Holt
- Manufacturer: Quiller Press Limited
Catch!: Dangerous Tales and Manly Recipes from the Bering Sea
Catch!: Dangerous Tales and Manly Recipes from the Bering Sea
Travis Lofland makes his living as a deckhand and cook on the Bering Sea doing one of the deadliest jobs on the planet: Alaskan king crab fishing. But you don’t have to travel the seven seas to taste the best food the ocean has to offer. In Catch!, Travis shares his secrets for navigating the high seas and making great food that will stick to your ribs. Whether you’re four or ninety-four, Travis believes that everyone has a bit of fisherman in them. And whether you’re cooking in a galley or on your porch, you’ll find great tips for putting smiles on hungry faces. So fire up the barbecue and call your crew. These recipes will put meat on your bones so you can return to the Bering Sea. Sample chapter titles and recipes include: Snag a First Date Appetizers: Sure to Impress Chipotle Avocado Brie Melt Soups and Manwiches: Slap a Smile on Your Face Ahi Sandwich Lose the Beer Belly Salads: Dutch Harbor Salmonberry Vinaigrette Excursion Entrees: At Sea Sashimi Boat Meals: Nuked King Crab Legs Tuck in Your Shirt, but Don’t Bother with the Tie Entrees: Reckless Red SalmonDesserts: Slimy Limey Coconut Sundae
- ASIN: 1401604773
- ISBN: 1401604773
- Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
- Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson