The Northern Angler: Or Fly Fisher's Companion (1837)

By John Kirkbride

Book Overview

The Northern Angler: Or Fly Fisher�������s Companion is a book written by John Kirkbride and originally published in 1837. The book is a comprehensive guide for fly fishing in the northern regions of England, Scotland, and Ireland. It covers a wide range of topics related to fly fishing, including the history of the sport, the different types of flies and their uses, the various species of fish found in the northern waters, and the techniques and equipment necessary for successful fly fishing.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of fly fishing. The first section provides an overview of the history of fly fishing and its development in the northern regions of the UK and Ireland. The second section covers the different types of flies used in fly fishing and their various applications. The third section focuses on the different species of fish found in the northern waters and their habits and behaviors.The fourth section of the book covers the various techniques used in fly fishing, including casting, retrieving, and playing fish. It also provides advice on the equipment needed for successful fly fishing, including rods, reels, lines, and hooks. The final section of the book is dedicated to the art of fly tying, providing detailed instructions on how to tie various types of flies.Overall, The Northern Angler: Or Fly Fisher�������s Companion is an essential guide for anyone interested in fly fishing in the northern regions of the UK and Ireland. Its comprehensive coverage of the sport and its history, as well as its practical advice and instruction, make it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced fly fishers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165764970
• ISBN13: 9781165764976
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"