The Salmon Fly: How To Dress It And How To Use It (1895)

By Geo M (George M ) Kelson

Book Overview

The Salmon Fly: How To Dress It And How To Use It is a book written by George M. Kelson and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly fishing for salmon, covering everything from the materials needed to dress a fly to the techniques used to cast it. Kelson provides detailed instructions on how to tie various types of flies, including the Jock Scott, the Durham Ranger, and the Silver Doctor, and explains how each one is best used in different fishing conditions. He also includes advice on the equipment needed for salmon fishing, as well as tips for reading the water and locating fish. The Salmon Fly is a classic guide to a timeless sport, and remains a valuable resource for fly fishermen and women today.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: 116495136X
• ISBN13: 9781164951360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 2.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"