The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies
$33.96
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
A New York Times bestseller, The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2,000 years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting-edge materials.
The evolution of this captivating sport is enjoyably captured in this book, making it a handsome gift, whether for yourself or the fly-fisher in your life. “This glorious book of lures will get you itching for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781617691461 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1617691461 |
| Author: | Ian Whitelaw |
| Publisher: | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Imprint: | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 668g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 177mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
“This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod–anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.”
“A delightful ramble along the stream of fishing history.” * Star Tribune *
“This glorious book of lures will get you itching for a new toy, a new boat, a new rod—anything to experience the relaxation of this old hobby.” * Foreword Reviews *
“Angler Ian Whitelaw charts the development of the sport over the past six centuries.” * Wall Street Journal *
Ian Whitelaw
Ian Whitelaw has been a regular contributor of articles to fly-fishing websites and magazines. He has been the contributing editor on more than a dozen books on fishing for major publishers, including the New York Times bestseller The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies. He is based in British Columbia.
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