L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook, 2nd [Paperback]

Dave Whitlock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

A compact and effective guide to fly fishing for bass and panfish.

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From the Back Cover

Say “Dave Whitlock,” and you don’t need to say anything else. His name is included in the pantheon of American fly-fishing writers whose work has changed the way people fish. Whitlock is also known for his unending enthusiasm for teaching anglers new to the sport, for his open-mindedness and inquisitiveness, and for his ability as an illustrator. He is exactly the person to explain how to fly fish for bass.
 Fly rodding for largemouth and smallmouth bass can be sheer fun, as both species strike explosively and fight madly. In this all-encompassing handbook, Whitlock introduces and examines angling techniques that will enable anglers at every skill level to catch bass on a fly rod.
 There are chapters on the different types of bass and their habitats, choosing tackle, casting and fishing techniques and tactics, innovative flies, how to fish on both lakes and streams, and much more. With a new introduction from the author, this new edition can help expand the fly fisher’s horizons beyond trout or take a traditional bass angler and turn him or her into a happy and successful fly rodder.

 

About the Author

Dave Whitlock, author of Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, 2nd Edition, has fished extensively across North America to determine what works best for smallmouth and largemouth bass. He lives in Welling, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 2 edition (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599210924
• ISBN-13: 978-1599210926
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars tom cat, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook, 2nd (Paperback)

being a beginner and not knowing anything about fly fishing, I thought this was a great book to start with because it covered it all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Trout fisher learns about bass, March 28, 2010

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This review is from: L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook, 2nd (Paperback)

I already had this book,as a present from a friend. I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about the differences between trout and bass fly fishing that I bought this copy for another good friend. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to get more knowledge and hopefully skills related to fly-fishing for bass. Dave Whitlock never disappoints.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, July 24, 2011

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This review is from: L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook, 2nd (Paperback)

I have been fly fishing, off and on, since I was about 15 years old. Never have been trout fishing, and have always been pan fish (bream) and some bass fishing.

However, I have started really trying to go after some fairly large bass in my community lakes and maybe start some river fishing for them. So, I ordered the book hoping to get some good advice. Got that and more. Really good book that covers the basics as well as letting you have the use of his experience.

Would easily recommend this.