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~ Macauley Lord (Author), Dick Talleur (Author), (Author) "The particular brand of fly fishing we did was unusual and I had not done it before..." (more)
Key Phrases: backcast stop, bite tippet, cape hackles, Woolly Bugger, Hare's Ear, Dacron Fly (more...)
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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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Product Details

  • 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #42,054 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In my novice experience, this is the best beginner's guide..., June 26, 2007
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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best "how-to" books on fly fishing, December 30, 2007
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, August 10, 2009
This book was much more informative to a new trout fisherman than the Amazon recommended The Orvis Fly-Sishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations. I bought both books, along with The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing: 101 Tips for the Absolute Beginner, as a package from Amazon. This book was quite a bit more informative than the Orvis book. While expected promotion of the Orvis brand, the Orvis book is practically a sales catalog for the Orvis brand, whereas the LL Bean book focused more on casting techniques and other much needed information, that was less in depth with the Orvis book. Also, the Orvis book dedicates way too many pages to fly tying, well over 1/3rd of the book, an art that is surely lost on the beginner fly fisherman. I firmly believe that most new fly fisherman will buy flys for quite a while before beginning to tie their own. There is so much to learn and practice in fly fishing to take on the art of fly tying in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent all around beginner's book
I just started fly fishing and this book has proved to be an excellent buy. recommend that anyone interested in the sport first invest in themselves by taking a lesson from a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Antonio Farias

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 4 months 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 7 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 14 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 16 months ago by Diego Bulos

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you a flyfisher this book is for you.
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. Read more
Published 17 months ago by C.P.B.

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 on November 8, 2007 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 on September 30, 2007 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 on September 9, 2007 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 on August 25, 2007 by E. Lesniak

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