FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
PART I MASTERING THE TECHNIQUES
Equipment-Rods, Leaders, Fly Lines and Reels
Fly Casting-The Grip, The Basic Cast, Push and Pull Method and
Cures,
Mending the Line and Special Casts.
PART II METHODS FOR TYING AND FISHING WET FLIES
Historical Pioneers of Fly Fishing.
Basic Wet Fly Instructions for tying a Leadwing Coachman, Soft
Hackles and
Methods of Wet Fly Fishing: The Wet Fly Swing, Upstream Dead
Drifting,
Downstream Long-Lining, Subsurface Swing, Upstream Retrieve and The
Cross-Stream Strip.
Winter Steelhead Methods-Migration, Holding Waters, Lines, Flies
and Leaders
Summer Steelhead Methods-Greased Line, Wet Fly Swing, Dead
Drifting, Spotting Fish, Leaders, Water Types and High
Sticking.
Tying Streamers and Steelhead Flies-The Supervisor and Nick’s
Nightmare.
PART III METHODS FOR TYING AND FISHING NYMPHS
Historical Pioneers of Fly Fishing.
Methods-G.E.M Skues, Sawyer, Teeny, Chuck and Duck, Brooks,
Leisenring Lift and Walking the Fly.
Tying Nymphs: Casual Dress, Bitch Creek, Teeny Nymph and Brooks
Stone.
PART IV METHODS FOR TYING AND FISHING DRY FLIES
Historical Pioneers of Fly Fishing.
Methods-Dapping the Fly, Recognizing Surface and Subsurface
Activity.
Feeding Habits: Rises, Refusals, Selectivity, Masking Hatches,
Non-rising Fish and Setting the Hook.
Tying Dry Flies: The Professor, Green Sedge and Royal Coachman.
PART V STREAM ANATOMY, WEATHER, SENSES OF FISH AND ENTOMOLOGY
Riffles, Glides, Pocket Water and Pools
Wing, Rain, Barometer, High and Low Water, Hot Weather, Sun and
Shadows.
How Fish See and Perceive Color, The Sense of Smell, The Sense of
Hearing, The Sense of Taste and Feel.
Entomology: Matching Hatches, Collecting Equipment, Stream Diary
and Insect Identification.
PART VI SPECIAL METHODS
History of the Pott Fly.
Tools and the method to tie the Pott Fly.
Practical Fishing Knots.
Dropper Knots and How to Tie them.
Wading Safely.
Playing, Landing and Releasing Fish.
PART V11 FABULOUS FLIES AND FABLES
Twenty-four Proven Patterns and Selective Stories.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
This former fly shop owner distills knowledge from over 32 years of teaching customers how to fish at beginning to intermediate levels. Includes 100s of illustrations and real world examples for: casting, equipment, tying flies, reading water, feeding habits, and strategy for a stretch of river.
“Incredibly useful, interesting, and reverent . . . so well
written and organized that you almost forget you are being
educated in the course of being entertained and intrigued.”
—John Shewey, Editor-in-Chief, Northwest Fly
Fishing magazine
“I have had the privilege of knowing Doug since the early ’70s and
am proud to be his friend. His passion for the sport of fly fishing
is easily noticeable in his writing and day-to-day conversations.
Doug goes way deeper than just catching fish. He is always happy to
share what he has learned with others, which I feel puts him at the
head of the class! His vast knowledge and research are proven in
his new book.” —Jim Teeny, www.jimteeny.com
“A few years ago, I ran into Doug Stewart at his booth in the
Portland Sportsman’s Show and we reminisced about our youthful
years. Doug was tying his well-known steelhead fly called the Max
Canyon and wearing his unique trademark English tweed fishing hat
as we talked about fishing and fly tying. Our paths have crossed
many times since, tying flies together at fishing shows and an
occasional day of fishing.
“Doug’s new book, The Practical Fly Fisher, is a direct reflection
about the life of an avid fly fisherman and teacher, and his
knowledge and easygoing style have helped him teach people with all
levels of abilities. His writing includes insights into solving
problems as well as humorous and down-to-earth stories. Last, but
not least, it conveys his message that we should connect ourselves
with the past in order to appreciate where we are today. I’m happy
to call the man in the tweed hat my friend.” —Lee Clark, coauthor
of Fly Tying with Poly Yarn and the originator of Clark’s
Stonefly
“I have fished with Doug for many years and have promoted his
earlier works. His writing is interesting, informative, and spiced
with humorous adventures. The strategies and techniques in his book
will sharply improve your confidence, skills, and ultimate success.
In simple terms, his distinctive style makes for a fun read and is
invaluable for anyone who enjoys fly fishing and activities in the
outdoors.” —Rick Toland, lifelong friend
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