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The Greatest Fly Fishing Around the World [Hardcover]

R. Valentine Atkinson (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


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Greatest September 1, 2003
The Greatest Fly Fishing Around the World sweeps readers along on a worldwide journey to experience the beauty and thrill of fishing for trout, salmon, tarpon, bonefish, and permit. With more than 300 stunning color photographs from the highly individualized lens of R. Valentine Atkinson, and twenty-three stories from contemporary and classic fly-fishing writers, it captures all the irresistible visual and literary facets of the sport that continues to inspire millions of enthusiasts all over the world. The fly-fishing destinations were chosen for the interest and variety of their fishing, and for the impact and beauty of their landscapes--from quietly gurgling streams and secretive river pools to the turquoise seas off the Florida Keys. The collection includes stories from:

Clive Gammon o John Gierach o Brian Clarke o Ernest Schwiebert o Leonard M. Wright, Jr. o Tom McGuane o Roderick Haig-Brown o Peter Kaminsky o J. W.Hills o Neil Patterson o Russell Chatham o Art Lee o Nick Lyons o David Street o Zane Grey o Verlyn Klinkenborg o David Profumo

Through their pens, and through Val Atkinson's lens, we travel to the vast wilderness of Alaska, the tweedy moors of Scotland, the languid heat of the Caribbean, the chalk streams of southern England, the rocky grandeur of South Island in New Zealand, and many others. A celebration of the ancient art, as well as an encapsulation of every fly-fisherman's dreams, this is a unique and essential addition to the library of every fly-fishing enthusiast.

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"Every once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is "The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told", anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading." --The Lexington County Chronicle


"The stunning photos and informative text really give you the feel for fishing in a different country."-- Canada's Outdoor Sportsman magazine

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In The Greatest Fly Fishing Around the World the leading fly-fishing photographer R. Valentine Atkinson has captured with inimitable skill all the facets of a sport whose history, art, science, and poetry continue to inspire many thousands of enthusiasts all over the globe.
The fly-fishing destinations have been chosen for the interest and variety of their fishing, and for the impact and beauty of their landscapes-from quietly gurgling streams and secretive river pools to the turquoise seas off the Florida Keys.

The eighteen writers have captured the ambience of these waters, the personalities of the people who fish them, and the appeal of the fish that swim them. Revered figures from fly fishing's literary hall of fame, such as Zane Grey and Roderick Haig-Brown, keep company with some of the best-known contemporary writers, including Tom McGuane, David Profumo, and John Gierach.

We travel to the vast wilderness of Alaska, the tweedy moors of Scotland, the languid heat of the Caribbean, the chalk streams of southern England, the rocky grandeur of South Island, New Zealand - and many more.

A celebration of the ancient art, as well as an encapsulation of every fly fisherman's dreams, this is an essential addition to any fishing library.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592280862
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592280865
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,103,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must for all traveling fly fishers, October 13, 2005
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The photographs are beautiful and the text just enough without being too much. Good descriptions of the places around the world that are covered and an excellent fact page at the end of each section with information specific to fishing in that area on the fish, rods, flies, weather, accommodations, best fishing seasons, etc. A great book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest fly Fishing Around Rhe World, October 3, 2005
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The prefect gift for a fly fisherman/woman.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beauty!!, August 28, 2005
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Here's a wonderful coffeetable style book that combines great photography with information. Even your nonflyfishing friends will love thumbing through the book. If you love flyfishing then you need this book
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