Synopses & Reviews
Now updated, the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a very easy, clear, step-by-step guide for developing an outstanding fly cast. Based on the winning methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, this book teaches you how to adapt to the dynamics of casting and comprehend the equipment in order to build up dependable skills. The book includes sections on: the Eleven Habits of the Highly Effective Casters, The Four-Part Cast on a Lawn, The Roll Cast, Lengthening Your Cast, Wind Casting, The Double Haul, and more. The confidence that you can build by following the techniques described in the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook will put you on more and better fish as your casting skills increase.
Synopsis
Now updated, including full-color 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.
Synopsis
This updated, all-color edition of the famous L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is based on the methods time-tested in the Bean Fly Fishing Schools.
Synopsis
The L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a compact and effective guide to better fly casting, whether you have never cast a fly or it is your twentieth year of fly fishing. This authoritative guide will benefit casters at all levels, with detailed sections on: the eleven habits of highly effective casters; the basic four-part cast; the essential roll cast; false casting; getting more distance; casting into the wind; double hauling; and other special techniques. The methods in the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook are for all fly fishers who want to cast with more skill and effectiveness; it will help you come closer to making that perfect cast. (7 X 10, 136 pages, color photos)
About the Author
Macauley Lord is Head Instructor at the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing School, where he has taught since 1986. He is the fly-casting columnist for
American Angler magazine. As an emeritus member of the Casting Board of Governors at the Federation of Fly Fishers, he trains and certifies fly-casting instructors around the country at the primary and master level. He lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Carol.
Jim Rowinski, photographer, is the former Director of Fly Fishing for L. L. Bean and past Coordinator of the L. L. Bean Fly Fishing Schools. He is also wrote The L. L. Bean Guide to Outdoor Photography,” with his wife, Kate. They live in Charlottesville, Virginia.