Author: Tim Rolston
Publisher: International Publishers Marketing, Jul 2008
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-77007-440-6
Synopsis
A comprehensive teaching plan for perfecting one of most important elements of fly-fishing: the cast. 16 easy-to-follow lessons cover every step of the process, from the 1st tentative strokes to casting full fly-lines into the wind, with photos & diagrams to illustrate the finer points. Photos & illus. t/out; 6x9 inches, 96 pgs.
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In Learn to Fly-cast in a Weekend, experienced angler and fly-casting instructor Tim Rolston presents a comprehensive teaching plan for perfecting one of most important elements of fly-fishing: the cast. With his frank style and detailed instructions, Rolston breaks fly-fishing down to the basics. Sixteen easy-to-follow lessons cover every step of the process, from the first tentative strokes to casting full fly-lines into the wind, with photographs and diagrams to illustrate the finer points of the fly-casting technique. The book also discusses and debunks some of the more common myths associated with fly-fishing, demystifying it and making this the ideal guide for first-time anglers wishing to learn how to fly-fish, and experienced fly-fishers wanting to perfect their technique.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
TIM ROLSTON has been fishing since the age of three and taught himself the basics of fly-casting on the local golf course at the age of twelve. He has fished for dozens of species in both fresh and saltwater, and has written numerous newsletters and newspaper columns on the subject of fishing. He has also competed at the highest levels of competitive fly-fishing in both World Championship and Commonwealth Championships events, and in 2006 captained the South African Presidents Team at the Commonwealth Fly-fishing Championships in Wales.