L.L. Bean and Dave Whitlock welcome you to the special world of fly-fishing. It is not nearly so mysterious a world as you may have imagined. It is not impossible to use a fly rod skilfully or to tie a fly that will catch trout, you will find that fly fishing is a sport that can provide limitless pleasure. After only a little serious practice, you will find it is the most enjoyable way to catch all gamefish, from bluegill to bass to trout to the largest saltwater fish.

The L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook is a simple, down to earth and highly practical introduction to the sport by one of America’s foremost fishermen and fly-fishing instructors. Based on the methods tested in the famous L.L. Bean Fly Fishing Schools, it covers the basic skills of fly-casting, choice of tackle, and fly tying. It offers tips on safety, an extremely helpful introduction to the foods fish eat (and how to imitate them successfully), a group of recommended fly assortments, and a useful glossary of important fly-fishing terms. Throughout the book, Dave’s fine line illustrations help make his advice absolutely clear