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L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook [Paperback]

Macauley Lord (Author), Jim Rowinski (Author)
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L. L. Bean February 1, 2000
The L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a compact and effective guide to better fly casting, whether you have never cast a fly or it is your twentieth year of fly fishing. This authoritative guide will benefit casters at all levels, with detailed sections on: the eleven habits of highly effective casters; the basic four-part cast; the essential roll cast; false casting; getting more distance; casting into the wind; double hauling; and other special techniques.

The methods in the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook are for all fly fishers who want to cast with more skill and effectiveness; it will help you come closer to making that perfect cast. (7 X 10, 136 pages, color photos)



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"The best instructional book on the subject I have ever seen."--Boston Globe

From the Publisher

This book is part of a series of full-color handbooks from L. L. Bean, of the most respected names in outdoor gear and clothing, and the Lyons Press. The fishing books in this series include:

* L. L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook * L. L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook * L. L. Bean Fly-Tying Handbook * L. L. Bean Fly Fishing for Striped Bass Handbook * L. L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook


Product Details

  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558219641
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558219649
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fly Casting Instructions and Wonderful Photos, March 31, 2000
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This review is from: L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook (Paperback)
I just purchased this book last weekend and have found it to be an EXCELLENT instruction manual on fly casting. I've been flyfishing for a couple of years and have been frustrated by how difficult casting with a fly rod can be. This book has simple to follow casting techniques which are backed up by excellent photos. I have found the photo layouts particularly helpful since they show side by side photos showing poor technique and effective casting technique. I found that Mr. Lord's directions improved my casting distance and accuracy (in my backyard) after only one evening spent reading this book.

Each chapter in the book ends with a detailed descriptions explaining how to troubleshoot common casting casting problems, again supported by nice explanations and photos to illustrate the points being made.

Overall, I feel this was money well spent! This book is definately going to help make flyfishing more enjoyable and hopefully more productive...

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Instruction, May 21, 2002
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This review is from: L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook (Paperback)
After having taken a Fly Fishing course at which Macauley was an instructor, I purchased his book on fly casting.
Macauley manages to pour his knowledge out onto these pages with as much clarity as he presents in person. With wit and ease, he presents the reader with the tools to learn fly casting, if a novice; and to greatly improve existing skills if a seasoned fly fisherman...or woman.
It'd been an honor and deep pleasure to witness his graceful, pure zen-like casting in person, and a continued joy to pour over his advice on paper.
Enjoy this book and keep it amongst your key handbooks/guides to this great lifeslyle - Fly Fishing.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Instruction Manual!!!, August 2, 2002
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This is one of the best instruction manuals, on any subject, period. The narrative is concise and easy to understand, and their are plenty of photographs to illustrate the narratives. I can't think of any other book that will get you started. I'm a beginner myself, and I've even taken a class with an instructor. This book was even more helpful! BUY IT!
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If you are new to fly fishing, read the chapters in order. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
backcast stop, smooth pickup, double hauling, forward cast, tailing loops, sidearm cast, rod tilted, roll cast, practice fly, casting instructor, false casting, false casts, casting stroke, reach cast, curve cast, rod tip, rod hand, wind knots, line hand, hand hauls, dead drift
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