L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook, Revised and Updated
by Lord, Macauley; Rowinski, JimEdition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-03-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary
Now updated, including full-colour illustrations, The L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a must-have for all beginning and intermediate fly casters. Based on the winning methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, sections include: The Eleven Habits of Highly Effective Casters, The Basic Four-Part Cast, The Essential Roll Cast, Getting More Distance, Casting into the Wind, Double Hauling, and more. Anglers will find this accessible guide helpful to becoming a more accomplished fly caster.
Author Biography
Macauley Lord has taught beginning and expert fly casters as head instructor at the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing School. He lives in Maine.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vi |
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Introduction: How to Use This Book | p. 1 |
| Eleven Habits of Highly Effective Casters | p. 3 |
| The Four-Part Cast on a Lawn | p. 11 |
| The Roll Cast | p. 37 |
| The Four-Part Cast on the Water | p. 47 |
| False Casting | p. 57 |
| Lengthening Your Cast (Stripping + Shooting + False Casting) | p. 69 |
| Wind Casting | p. 85 |
| The Double Haul | p. 93 |
| Long Casts, Aerial Mends, Special Casts | p. 107 |
| Finding Your Own Style | p. 121 |
| Shooting Heads for Depth and Distance | p. 131 |
| Afterword: Just One More Cast | p. 141 |
| Index | p. 143 |
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