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A Fly-Fisher's Guide to to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation [Paperback]

George V. Roberts (Author), Arolina Kehoe (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: October 12, 1999

The book covers: Gamefish behavior, including prey recognition, foraging strategies, and the psychology of selective feeding
-- The life histories of prey species-fishes, squids, crustacea, and marine worms
-- A directory of imitative fly patterns. Readers learn how the patterns came about, insights into their design, instructions on how to make them, and suggestions on how to fish the flies effectively. 50 fine color paintings plus 88 full-color photos.

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-- The life histories of prey species-fishes, squids, crustacea, and marine worms
-- A directory of imitative fly patterns. Readers learn how the patterns came about, insights into their design, instructions on how to make them, and suggestions on how to fish the flies effectively. 50 fine color paintings plus 88 full-color photos.

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Paperback: 163 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (October 12, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071353259
ISBN-13: 978-0071353250
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference; a must for the saltwater angler, September 6, 1999

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George Roberts, known in the fly-fishing world by the affectionate name "F.F.", has composed a masterpiece of both biology and fly-fishing tactics. Incredibly detailed, a virtual master class on paper, this is well worth wading through incredible scientific detail embodied by the author. A worthwhile and enriching read for any one who is serious in their quest for fish. An excellent choice for the saltwater angler in your life. This is a book to be treasured and passed on from generation to generation. After finishing this fine work, you will be able to say "Just show me them fish". His video is also a must-have for the serious caster. If you only buy ONE fly fishing book this year, buy this one.

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Gamefishes are predators.s Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
midlateral band, common halfbeak, banded snapping shrimp, brown swimming shrimp, tautening dope, tied concave side, encircle the shank, selectively feeding fish, hook rides point, slough anchovy, arrow shrimp, deepbody anchovy, redear sardine, code goby, false pilchard, midlateral stripe, dorsal coloration, predacious fishes, snapping pincer, including striped bass, striped anchovy, whitebait smelt, unwaxed floss, desired prey, flat waxed nylon

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gulf of Mexico, Carl Richards, Krystal Flash, North Carolina, Ultra Hair, Bill Peabody, Bob Popovics, British Columbia, Baja California, Cape Cod, Chesapeake Bay, San Francisco Bay, Fish Fuzz, North America, Chico Fernandez, Hal Janssen, Catherwood's Herring, Puget Sound, Dan Blanton, Nova Scotia, United States, Gulf Coast, New Jersey, Optional Weighting, West Indies

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Streamers and Bucktails by Joseph D. Bates Jr. on page 112, page 159, and page 161
Bonefishing With a Fly by Randall Kaufmann in Front Matter, and page 85
Saltwater Fly Tying by Frank Wentink in Front Matter, and page 152
Puget Sound: 15 Stories by C. C. Long on page 77, and page 105
Chesapeake Bay: A Pictorial Maritime History by M. V. Brewington in Back Matter

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Master the Cast : Fly Casting in Seven Lessons by Jr., George V. Roberts in Back Flap

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