Advanced Fly Fishing Techniques 2nd Edition

"The shared experiences and observations of a master angler at the pinnacle of his prowess seem not only illuminating but inspirational as well. After Lefty's coaching, our next time on the water is bound to be our best ever!"
Lamar Underwood, former Editor-in-Chief, Sports Afield

"He is without doubt one of the most talented and knowledgeable fly fishers of this century." John Goddard

"Lefty Kreh . . . is consistently inspiring or constantly informative, which is to say that he is the Johnny Cash of fly-fishing writers." Baltimore Sun

In this practical, beautifully illustrated guide, renowned fisherman Lefty Kreh imparts his expertise on advanced fly-fishing techniques. Like private instruction from a master angler, this book offers the methods of fly fishing that can make you a better, more effective angler.

There is new advice on reading trout streams, with photographs and line drawings to help readers understand the behavior of fish, whether they are hiding, eating, or at rest. There's advice on hooking, fighting, landing, and releasing fish, with detailed drawings explaining exactly what you need to know. There are also chapters on approach and presentation, knots, and tackle, how to choose the right fly, which line to select, which rod and reel to use, and a section on special techniques for different types of fish.

This is a volume that belongs in every fly fisher's library. Whether you've been fishing only a short time or have spent years perfecting your craft, the information in Advanced Fly-Fishing Techniques will prove invaluable.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lefty Kreh is an internationally known and respected master in the field of fly fishing. He has taught fly casting and fly-fishing techniques since the 1950s, and he has fished in all fifty states, every province in Canada, Iceland, and much of Europe, South America, and the South Pacific. Lefty is the author of The L.L. Bean Saltwater Fly-Fishing Handbook, Presenting the Fly, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Saltwater Fly Patterns, Practical Fishing Knots, Solving Casting Problems, and 101 Fly-Fishing Tips. He lives in Maryland.