L.L. Bean Fly Fishing For Bass Handbook
Posted by Best Bass Fishing Lures on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
- ISBN13: 9781585740796
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Product Description
Fly rodding for largemouth and smallmouth bass and other warmwater gamefish has really taken off in the past decade. Leading the way into this new fishing frontier is Dave Whitlock, one of America’s most famous and innovative fishermen. His flies, videos, and seminars have pioneered new possibilities for bass fishermen everywhere. In this all-encompassing handbook, Whitlock introduces and examines angling techniques that will enable even beginners to catch bass o… More >>
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D. Palmeron 03 Feb 2010 at 12:38 am 1This is a helpful book, but it suffers from the following problem: it is aimed at experienced fly fishers for trout who are bass neophytes on one hand, and experienced bass fishers who are new to casting flies on the other. Each of these groups will find some parts of the book relatively unhelpful. Otherwise it’s a worthwhile read.
Rating: 4 / 5
Mel Eaton, meaton54@aol.comon 03 Feb 2010 at 1:43 am 2The line paid out smoothly through the guides, pulling the leader and fly forward to settle gently on the pond. Moments later the three pounds of large mouth bass had his breakfast and the fisherman a good morning tug of war. Scenes like this one come to mind as would be fly fisherman read L.L. Bean’s “Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook” by Dave Whitlock. This easy reading guide to fly fishing covers equipment, casting, bass habits, flies, and bass fishing philosophy. As a seasoned trout fisherman I found this book enjoyable as well as informative. The book presents some very specific information when it comes to fly fishing for those large bass. If fly fishing for bass is on your list, then this book should be on your shelf.
Rating: 5 / 5