SPRING CREEKS. By Mike Lawson.

Lawson (Mike).

ISBN 10: 0811700682 / ISBN 13: 9780811700689

Editore: Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, PA. 2003, 2003

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2003). (2003) 1st edition reprint. Large 4to (223 x 287mm). Ppxiv,290. Colour photographs and b/w illustrations, colour plates of flies, bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Spring creeks are the American equivalent of the English chalkstreams - spring-fed, constant in flow and temperature, and rich in trout food. Examples are the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Idaho, the Letort and many other streams in Pennsylvania, and numerous other limestone rivers from Long Island to California. "Fishing spring creeks is difficult, .challenging and demanding .but Lawson has figured it out, and he shares in his inimitable, forthright way what he has learned about finding trout, tempting them .stalking, playing and landing them, and then letting them go." Chapters include: About spring creeks; Trout; Matching the hatch; Mayflies; Caddisflies; Midges and craneflies; Terrestrials; Unmatching the hatch; Presentation; Strategies; Responsibilities. Appendices give further information on flies and equipment. The foreword is by Thomas McGuane. A comprehensive and highly recommended book at a great price! PREVIOUS PRICE £50.00. Codice articolo 35186

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Titolo: SPRING CREEKS. By Mike Lawson.

Casa editrice: Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, PA. 2003

Data di pubblicazione: 2003

Legatura: Rilegato

Illustratore: Dave Hall

Condizione: new

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A complete look at fly-fishing creeks and tailwaters utilizing a lifetime of on-the-stream experience through 315 brilliant photographs and 86 illustrations. First-hand knowledge of waters he's fished throughout the United States and around the world. The most effective patterns to imitate mayflies, caddis flies, midge, crane flies, and terrestrials based upon personal observation and tying experience and the best ways to fish them..

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Renowned fly fisherman, guide, fly tier, and founder of the Henry's Fork Anglers fly shop, Mike Lawson, is a contributing editor for Fly Fisherman magazine. He has also been featured in fly-fishing and fly-tying videos and often does presentations at clubs and shops throughout the country. A former school teacher, Mike writes articles, and his photography often appears in national magazines. Mike also enjoys upland game and turkey hunting. He resides in St. Anthony, Idaho, with his family. Dave Hall is a nature and fly-fishing illustrator in Glide, Oregon.