Cathy Beck's Fly-fishing Handbook: Revised And Updated

Cathy Beck's revised and updated Fly-Fishing Handbook covers all of the basic elements of this popular sport: proper selection of tackle, clothing, and accessories; all the correct techniques, from fly casting to playing fish; and the spirit and ethics of the sport.This book is clear, practical, and filled with Cathy Beck's engaging voice, drawing on the best of her fifteen years of professional instructional experience teaching both men and women, beginners, intermediates, and experts. "There's nothing like hands-on instruction from an experienced teacher," she says. "Good instruction will save you time and get you quickly to where you can confidently go out on your own." This book will do just that, taking the reader from beginner to intermediate, and beyond. (6 x 9, 192 pages, b&w photos, illustrations)Cathy Beck appears as a popular speaker and demonstrator at dozens of fly-fishing programs across the country. Her photographs and articles have appeared in Fly Fisherman, Fly Fishing, Fly Rod & Reel, and others.


Cathy Beck's revised and updated Fly-Fishing Handbook covers all of the basic elements of this popular sport: proper selection of tackle, clothing, and accessories; all the correct techniques, from casting to playing fish; and the spirit and ethics of the sport.

This book is clear, practical, and filled with Cathy Beck's engaging voice, drawing on the best of her fifteen years of professional instructional experience teaching both men and women, beginners, intermediates, and experts. "There's nothing like hands-on instruction from an experienced teacher, " she says. "Good instruction will save you time and get you quickly to where you can confidently go out on your own." Cathy Beck's book will do just that, taking the reader from beginner to intermediate, and beyond.