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Trout: Fly Plates in Full Color Painted by Edgar Burke; Photographs of Fly Tying by Charles S. Krug; Also Many Diagrams in Line by Ivin Sickles

Trout: Fly Plates in Full Color Painted by Edgar Burke; Photographs of Fly Tying by Charles S. Krug; Also Many Diagrams in Line by Ivin Sickles is a visually rich resource for anglers and fly fishing enthusiasts. The book includes detailed full-color plates of various fly patterns, showcasing the intricate designs and colors. Accompanying these plates are high-quality photographs of fly tying processes, providing step-by-step guidance. Additionally, the book features numerous line drawings that offer precise diagrams of fly patterns and techniques. Together, these elements make the book an invaluable reference for anyone interested in fly fishing and fly tying. more

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Ray Bergman

Ray Bergman, born in 1891 in the United States, was a renowned author. His works covered a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Bergman's writing style was unique and well-received by readers. more

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“Trout fisherman often give away their presence to the fish by the equipment they are wearing. The yo-yo hanging on the fly fishing vest that attaches to the hemostats or line clippers is often plated with chrome, giving off flashes of light. Some fly boxes that you wear on the chest are also bright aluminum-not a good idea. I recently fished with a fellow who wore a bright yellow hat on a meadow stream in Pennsylvania. From 100 yards away you could see his every movement,-I'm sure that trout near him could, too.”

“But when I saw the cursive grace of Guido Rahr's fly line writing prayers I couldn't read to the river gods of Outer Mongolia, I knew my name was written there too. Fly fishing was going to be my version of my father's sport, my nod to my Scottish ancestors and to my self, and to the fish crazed part of America I had claimed as my own.”