This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 12037413
Title:
Fishing with the Fly
Sketches by Lovers of the Art, with Illustrations of Standard Flies
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Fishing with the Fly" by Charles F. Orvis and Others is a guidebook on the art of fly fishing, written in the late 19th century. This work explores various techniques, equipment, and methods related to fly fishing, particularly focusing on salmon fishing in North American waters. It embodies a passion for the sport while providing practical advice and poetic musings about the natural beauty and excitement of the angling experience. The opening of the book sets a reflective and enthusiastic tone, contemplating the allure of salmon fishing and detailing the experiences of a skilled angler. The text vividly describes the behavior of salmon in the river, capturing the anticipation and excitement of fishing during their seasonal runs. There is an emphasis on the mastery required to tackle such noble fish and the joy it brings to both seasoned anglers and casual enthusiasts alike. Through charming descriptions of the fishing environment, the narrative invites readers to appreciate the interplay of nature and the skill involved in the pursuit of salmon with a fly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Orvis, C. F. (Charles F.)
Compiler: Cheney, A. Nelson
EBook No.: 46680
Published: Aug 25, 2014
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Flies, Artificial
Subject: Fly fishing
LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12037413
Title:
Fishing with the Fly
Sketches by Lovers of the Art, with Illustrations of Standard Flies
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Fishing with the Fly" by Charles F. Orvis and Others is a guidebook on the art of fly fishing, written in the late 19th century. This work explores various techniques, equipment, and methods related to fly fishing, particularly focusing on salmon fishing in North American waters. It embodies a passion for the sport while providing practical advice and poetic musings about the natural beauty and excitement of the angling experience. The opening of the book sets a reflective and enthusiastic tone, contemplating the allure of salmon fishing and detailing the experiences of a skilled angler. The text vividly describes the behavior of salmon in the river, capturing the anticipation and excitement of fishing during their seasonal runs. There is an emphasis on the mastery required to tackle such noble fish and the joy it brings to both seasoned anglers and casual enthusiasts alike. Through charming descriptions of the fishing environment, the narrative invites readers to appreciate the interplay of nature and the skill involved in the pursuit of salmon with a fly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Orvis, C. F. (Charles F.)
Compiler: Cheney, A. Nelson
EBook No.: 46680
Published: Aug 25, 2014
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Flies, Artificial
Subject: Fly fishing
LoCC: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.