L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Striped Bass Handbook (L. L. Bean) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Brad Burns (Author)

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Product Description
Brad Burns has made an important contribution to the L.L. Bean fly-fishing library with a thorough examination of the East Coast's most popular saltwater game fish.

This essential handbook, comprised of practical advice drawn from years of experience, covers all aspects of the sport from Maine to North Carolina. It includes sections on the best areas to fish in each state, and where to find fly shops that know the local fishing structures. It also discusses the migration and spawning patterns of the striper, its diet, and where the larger specimens are likely to be found in any given area. Most helpful are practical sections on techniques for saltwater fly casting and presentation; special saltwater rods, reels, and knots; as well as flies, boats, gear, and even tackle maintenance. The information on how weather and tides affect tactics is invaluable. John Rice's illustrations show in detail where to cast your fly in each of the great varieties of water along the striper coast. The result is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow reference for the beginner and expert alike. (7 X 10, 216 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations, diagrams)

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Brad Burns has made an important contribution to the L.L. Bean fly-fishing library with a thorough examination of the East Coast's most popular saltwater game fish. This essential handbook, comprised of practical advice drawn from years of experience, covers all aspects of the sport from Maine to North Carolina. It includes sections on the best areas to fish in each state, and where to find fly shops that know the local fishing structures. It also discusses the migration and spawning patterns of the striper, its diet, and where the larger specimens are likely to be found in any given area. Most helpful are practical sections on techniques for saltwater fly casting and presentation; special saltwater rods, reels, and knots; as well as flies, boats, gear, and even tackle maintenance. The information on how weather and tides affect tactics is invaluable. John Rice's illustrations show in detail where to cast your fly in each of the great varieties of water along the striper coast. The result is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow reference for the beginner and expert alike. (7 X 10, 216 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations, diagrams)

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558217363
• ISBN-13: 978-1558217362
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #660,260 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed techniques ina visually-attractive presentation, February 2, 1999

By A Customer

The book presents clear and informative instructions on where to find striped bass and how to catch them with fly fishing equipment. The illustrations and presentation are very well-done.

While I'm an experienced angler, I found some valuable insights into specific techniques and useful refreshers on things I used to know.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, concise book on flyrodding for stripers, December 16, 1998

By	Frederick Thurber (Buzzards Bay) - See all my reviews

This is a landmark book for saltwater fly fishing. I have fished with many people, including the author, and there is probably no one who has caught and released as many big striped bass as Brad Burns. He brings this knowledge to the page in a concise and no-nonsense way.

A great book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Stripped Bass Handbook, March 7, 2000

By A Customer

Good intro book to fishing for striped bass...certainly worth the price. Especially Where to Fish Chapter. Have found other books that go into more detail on certain topics.