Practical Fly Fishing by Larry St. John
Practical Fly Fishing | Larry St. John
The following
book written by Larry St. John is an American
treasure every serious fly angler may consider
making part of their fishing library. It is
entertainingly written and covers nearly every
aspect of bass and trout fly fishing.
The book was crafted in the 1950’s. It is a
delightful exploration of fly fishing
topics relating to both bass and trout. We want you
to experience the charm and magic of these old
books. This gem is available as an e-book which you
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FlyBass.com is dedicated to all things fly
fishing for smallmouth bass. We revel in the
reclamation of certain watersheds that again support
populations of game fish after years of absence. We
welcome new innovations in equipment to make our
sport more enjoyable.
We respect the experience and knowledge from the
past as it is flows to current and future
generations of anglers. We find it entertaining to
read newly discovered methods for catching fish. In
truth, the catching of fish has not changed
appreciably for a long time. Yes, the sport has
continued to evolve with technology, but the actual
anticipation, preparation, camaraderie and
occasional success of catching fish has retained
its magic through the millennia; we hope it always
will.
So called “new methods” are often old ones
renamed and retreaded. Fly fishing for
smallmouth and largemouth is not a new sport. While
trout fly fishing predates bass by several hundred
years, bass fly angling in its early form began
about one hundred years ago in Florida as bass
anglers “bobbed” for largemouth.
You will discover fascinating facts about the
history and evolution of fly angling. You will also
find certain strategies and associated fly
patterns have withstood time and technology.
We at FlyBass.com hope you enjoy reading and
referring to this book.
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