Lyons burford 1989 (13 resultados)

216pp. First printing Ex-library with all markings else VG+/VG+.

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo paperback (178 x 232mm). Ppx,190. B/w photographs and illustrations. Fine new copy. Harry Murray "discusses all aspects of fly fishing for smallmouth [bass] inthis important book, from topwater flies, bugs, poppers, and tactics, to new brands of streamer, nymph, and 'strymph' fishing that he and others have developed over the years. He explores the bass in its environment - its food and feeding patterns. He also shows how best to read the water; how best to fly fish for smallmouth from boats; better casting techniques for the big flies used; how to tie effective smallmouth patterns; and how to choose the right tackle." Good black and white illustrations by Dave Whitlock. Chapters include:- Smallmouth fly-fishing tackle; Casting; The smallmouth's diet; Reading a smallmouth river; Topwater fishing tactics; Smallmouth streamers; Smallmouth nymphing; Strymphs - the crossbreed; The leech and crawfish; River fishing from a canoe or boat; Smallmouth in lakes; Tying smallmouth flies and bugs; The final act. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.95.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Very good with very good dust jacket. Gift inscription at top of half title page. Dust jacket is rubbed at spine tips and corners. 160 pages.

ISBN 1-55821-065-2. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Tight sound unmarked copy in Very Good condition with minor edge wear and minor and dust soiling to edges.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 8vo paperback (153 x 229mm). Pp91. B/w photographs, brief bibliography. Very good, intact second-hand paperback. ~. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1955) 1983 revised edition, reprint. 8vo (155 x 236mm). Ppxvi,135. Plans, lay-outs, illustrations by Bob Cary. Introduction by Gene Hill. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in dust-wrapper. One of the first practical books on the use of duck decoys. This edition was revised by the author's son, it "offers sage and practical advice on the art of decoying ducks and geese. Its rigging diagrams are simple, easy to follow, and ultimately invaluable to the sportsman - and there are special chapters on how to build blinds, care for decoys, duck and goose calls, and even cooking. No serious waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this timeless and eminently helpful book." Chapters include: Terminology; Basic types of decoys; What is a good decoy?; Decoys for special conditions; Goose and Brant decoys; Good decoys and where to buy them; Activated decoys; anchors, lines, and anchoring; Blinds; Rigging shore blinds; Rigging offshore blinds; Sneak-shooting rigs; Layout boats and rigs; Care, painting, and storage of decoys; Duck and goose calls; General hints on equipment; final results - Coykendall's favourite dishes. . Cary, Bob (ilustrador).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1989) ND reprint. 4to (180 x 260mm). Ppxiv,105. B/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight browning to edges but a very good copy in slightly used and frayed dust-wrapper. ~. . Erickson, Victor L. (ilustrador).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1989) ND reprint. 4to (180 x 260mm). Ppxiv,105. B/w photographs, illustrations. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight wear but good-plus in dust-wrapper. End-paper ownership stamps of rodmaker Paul Carter. ~. . Erickson, Victor L. (ilustrador).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1989). (1982) 1989 revised edition. Paperback issue. 8vo paperback (142 x 208mm). Ppxviii,286. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations by Bill Elliott, bibliography. Blue and white card covers. Slightly used but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. "This is a book for all serious fly fishermen - a penetrating look at the design of trout flies, a challenging series of thoughtful concepts for imitating trout foods, and penetrating discussions of insect behaviour, fly types, colour, hooks, and much more." Chapters include: Imitations, fancy flies, lures, and how to tell the difference; Priorities of trout, behaviour, size, shape, colour; How insects behave (almost as strangely as people); Making an artificial behave like the real thing; Imitating size shape and colour; The hook problem; Fly size, including weight and buoyancy; Shape, with a discussion of wing materials; Colour in folklore and and fishing, translucency, sheen, light patterns; What makes a 'design', when to change designs instead of patterns; Mayfly designs; Designs for caddis-flies, stoneflies, midges, terrestrials, and black gnats; Notes on fly-tying, or, how to talk to trout without an interpreter. . Elliott, Bill (ilustrador).…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1989) 1st edition reprint. 4to (194 x 261mm). Ppxii,300. B/w photographs, illustrations by Joseph Fornelli. Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults but good-plus in used dust-wrapper. Mostly American waterfowling, but chapters are included on several other countries. A good read. Chapters include: Mexico; Florida; North Carolina; Ohio; Arkansas; Louisiana; Mississippi; Argentina; South Africa; Europe and the UK; USSR; Rallidae; Geese; Sea ducks; Woodcock; Canvasbacks; Clubs; The Native Question; Fair or fowl lobbying; Why we do what we do; A wildfowler's album. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1989). 1989 1st edition. 4to (194 x 261mm). Ppxii,300. B/w photographs, illustrations by Joseph Fornelli. Brown cloth. Fine in dust-wrapper. Mostly American waterfowling, but chapters are included on several other countries. A good read. Chapters include: Mexico; Florida; North Carolina; Ohio; Arkansas; Louisiana; Mississippi; Argentina; South Africa; Europe and the UK; USSR; Rallidae; Geese; Sea ducks; Woodcock; Canvasbacks; Clubs; The Native Question; Fair or fowl lobbying; Why we do what we do; A wildfowler's album. .…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1989). (1982) 1989 revised edition. 8vo (150 x 215mm). Ppxviii,286. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations by Bill Elliott, bibliography. Green cloth-backed boards, spine titled in gilt. From the library of angling author John Roberts, with his name to the end-paper. Good-plus in spine-faded dust-wrapper. "This is a book for all serious fly fishermen - a penetrating look at the design of trout flies, a challenging series of thoughtful concepts for imitating trout foods, and penetrating discussions of insect behaviour, fly types, colour, hooks, and much more." Chapters include: Imitations, fancy flies, lures, and how to tell the difference; Priorities of trout, behaviour, size, shape, colour; How insects behave (almost as strangely as people); Making an artificial behave like the real thing; Imitating size shape and colour; The hook problem; Fly size, including weight and buoyancy; Shape, with a discussion of wing materials; Colour in folklore and and fishing, translucency, sheen, light patterns; What makes a 'design', when to change designs instead of patterns; Mayfly designs; Designs for caddis-flies, stoneflies, midges, terrestrials, and black gnats; Notes on fly-tying, or, how to talk to trout without an interpreter. . Elliott, Bill (ilustrador).…

Condición: Good. Bound in boards with dustwrapper, 150 pp. 1st printing. Small tear on backside wrapper. Illustrated. Index. 18x21x1,7cm. In very good condition.