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"the publication is packed with instruction and pictures to supplement learning. It leaves nothing unanswered."--Las Vegas Review-Journal
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"The publication is packed with instruction and pictures to supplement learning. It leaves nothing unanswered."--Las Vegas Review-Journal

"If you're looking for a reference to getting started in fly-fishing, or looking for advanced instruction in technique, it's a winner."--The Montana Standard

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159228891X
ISBN-13: 978-1592288915
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
The particular brand of fly fishing we did was unusual and I had not done it before. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
backcast stop, bite tippet, cape hackles, smooth pickup, tailing loops, casting plane, fly line, hackle pliers, pinch wrap, forward cast, sidearm cast, stripper guide, double hauling, hook chart, tying lesson, leader tip, casting stroke, kick boats, roll cast, wing butts, leader butt, thread base, rod tilted, reach cast, fly reel

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Woolly Bugger, Hare's Ear, Dacron Fly, Royal Wulff, Flies Sizes, Leaders Floating, Mickey Finn, Atlantic Coast, Trout Family, North America, Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, Clouser Minnow, Elk-Hair Caddis, Light Cahill, Reel Single, White Wulff, Black Gnat, Dave's Hopper, Leadwing Coachman, Reel Large, Zug Bug, Blue-Winged Olive, Casual Dress, Dark Olive Sedge, Dave's Flexament

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This book cites 30 books:

Selective Trout: Revised and Expanded by Carl Richards in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
The Ten Commandments: Ten Short Novels of Hitler's War Against the Moral Code by Thomas; West, Rebecca; Werfel, Franz, Erskine, John; Frank, Bruno; Romains, Jules; Maurois, Andre; Undset, Sigrid; Van Loon, H. W.; Bromfield, Louis Mann in Front Matter
Atlantic Salmon Flies and Fishing by Joseph D. Bates in Back Matter
Fly-Tying Materials by Eric Leiser in Back Matter
The Caddis and the Angler by Larry Solomon in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars In my novice experience, this is the best beginner's guide..., June 26, 2007

By	H. Avni Aksoy "information enthusiast" (Ankara, Turkey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In my novice experience, this is the best beginner's guide to fly fishing. I had ordered the Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide together with this book and in comparison I have to say that L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the better one. This book provides a much better introduction to fly fishing to novices like me, beginning from the basics. Although advanced fly fishers would probably be bored by the chapters that introduce the uninitiated to this sport/pastime, teaching them the bones, so to speak, I am sure this book has a lot of wisdom to impart to all enthusiasts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best "how-to" books on fly fishing, December 30, 2007

By	Reader from the North (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a composite of three previously published L. L Bean guides: fly-fishing, casting, and fly tying. The first part is Whitlock's book on fly-fishing and is one of the best (the other being Rosenbauer's Orvis book) introductions to the sport of fly fishing. The Whitlock illustrations are always great, and the information is top-notch. You will find out everything you need from fly lines to fly rods to knots to basic flies.

Add the other two parts and this is an excellent overall view of all three areas. Because of the comprehensive approach, it is one of the best "how to" books on fly-fishing available.

Don't be fooled by the "L.L.Bean" title--the book does not promote their products. It is a top-rated introduction to fly fishing, casting, and tying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Are you a flyfisher this book is for you., May 21, 2008

By	C. P. Broadhead "Mr. Business" - See all my reviews

This was a reccommended book for any flyfisherman. I bought the Orvis and i just had to have the L.L. Bean book too. Both are great products. L.L. Bean has outdone themselves what a great book for any fisherman. This is a father's Day gift and i can't wait to give it to my dad. He will love it.
Thanks,
Chase

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I need
I am a complete neophyte to fly fishing.

This book covers every detail which I can think of. It might as well be an encyclopedia for fly fishing.

Published 26 days ago by Raymond

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This is definitely a good book if you want to get started in fly fishing.

Published 3 months ago by Will Ferris

5.0 out of 5 stars Fly Fishing at its best
A great primer for those new to Fly Fishing. I bought it as an introduction for my nephews so that we could enjoy the sport together

Published 10 months ago by Edward Samsen

4.0 out of 5 stars Great to start
Great result when you use a buying catalogue like Cabelas, Orvis or L.L. Bean and combine it with the information of this guide... they should make an spanish version

Published 12 months ago by Diego Bulos

5.0 out of 5 stars ll bean
Bought this book before fly fishing for the first time. Great pictures and text. goes into detail that I won't "outgrow" for a long time.

Published 20 months ago by C. Eberson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a novice.
Well written with great illustrations. Perfect aide to learn to cast. Could use a bit more detail on how to fish different types of flies, but great all-round guide.

Published 21 months ago by Stu

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overall fly fishing reference
Just starting to fly fish and this really fits the bill for my need to understand the terms and trade offs for this not-so-simple sport.

Published 22 months ago by E. Nichols

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for the beginner.
Outstanding book for the beginner. Lots of color pics and diagrams plus tones of good information. I'm not an advanced fisherman so I will not comment about how it would be fore... Read more

Published 23 months ago by E. Lesniak

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