Dear
[fname],
Well, now there is something I wouldn't have thought of. A female fly
fishing presenter. Not a babe in a bikini, who can't really fish, but a sort
of middle age (she would probably kill me for this) good looking woman, who
could probably out fish most of us. That's what Kathryn Maroun is up to, in
the "What a catch" series.
Not having the time, I didn't watch all of the them, but the ones I did see
were great.
"Oliver Edward's Flytyer's Masterclass" is my pick for the
month. It is a new edition of an old title, with the addition of some colour
pictures, so if you have the old one, don't get the new. But if you don't
have it, it's a worthwhile buy.
Best regards, Craig Thom
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This Month's Choice
RECOMMENDED
Oliver
Edwards' Flytyer's Masterclass -Oliver Edwards
R399.00
Flytyers Masterclass describes and illustrates the tying of a series of
"essential" patterns. Oliver Edwards has achieved international acclaim not
only for his flytying talents but also for his extra ordinary ability to
convey his knowledge on paper. Both dry and subsurface patterns are
presented in life-size, step-by-step progressive drawings, making them easy
to follow. Included are informative histories of where the patterns can be
found as well as what materials are necessary to duplicate their appearance.
Many new tying techniques are clearly explained and entomological
information about each insect is presented without being overly technical.
Flytyers Masterclass provides the flyfisherman with a concise overview of
the fundamentals required for successful flytying. By learning the art of
flytying, the flytyer will enjoy outsmarting even the most elusive trout
with a fly created by his own hand.
Hardcover, 246pgs, 286x236mm 2009
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Tying
Dry Flies: How to Tie and Fish Must-Have Trout Patterns -Jay Nichols
R249.00
This book of practical fly design is for every tier, from beginner to
expert. The book presents traditional techniques and innovative patterns
along with clear and concise instructions and photographs for flies that
will work for all kinds of insects in all kinds of situations. It's time to
spruce up your fly box with these essential trout patterns: Quigley Cripple;
Foam Beetle; Hairwing Dun; Humpy; Turck Tarantula; Quill Gordon; Parachute
Adams; Barr's Vis-A-Dun; CDC Comparadun; Trico Spinner and many more.
Hardcover, 174pgs, 235x285mm 2009
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NEW
Three
in Norway By Two of Them -James A Lees
R299.00
First published in 1882 the book tells, in an engaging humorous and deadpan
style, the adventures of three friends who set out to fish and shoot through
one long summer, travelling by canoe and camping along the way. This amusing
party make light of the rigours of outdoor life in Norway and enjoy every
minute of their idyllic tour. Pristine lakes full of big eager trout, which
have never seen an artificial fly, heather hills rich with ptarmigan and
deer, the sturdy characters among the Norwegian country folk they encounter,
all are described with a freshness and verve which are irresistible. With a
new introduction by Jon Beer who followed in the footsteps of Lees and
Clutterbuck over 100 years later. Softcover, 307pgs, 155x234mm 2008
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Fly
Fishing Secrets of the Ancients, A Celebration of Five Centuries of Lore and
Wisdom -Paul Schullery
R389.00
Modern fly-fishing is only the latest chapter in a two-millennia saga of
technological creativity and passionate observation of the natural world. In
"Fly-Fishing Secrets of the Ancients", historian-naturalist Paul Schullery
explores the earlier chapters in that saga and unearths a host of
provocative theories, techniques, and insights that helped shape the modern
fly-fisher. Schullery demonstrates that whether we're looking for a good
fish story, a clearer understanding of why we fish the way we do, or even a
way to improve our own
sport, we ignore our elders at our peril. Hardcover, 248pgs,
236x157mm 2009
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Fly
Fishing Tailwaters:Tactics and Patterns for Year-Round Waters
-Pat Dorsey
R499.00
Tailwaters provide extraordinary year-round fishing, but you have to know
how to fish them. The author covers how tailwaters work - how cold waters
released from a dam affect the water, the aquatic life, and the fish. This
book has it all: the hatches, the best imitation flies to use in every
circumstance, nymphing and dry-fly tactics, all illustrated with drawings by
artist Dave Hall and more than 200 color photographs. Hardcover, 208pgs,
279x224mm 2009 (Signed)
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Brook
& River Trouting, A Manual of Modern North Country Methods -Harfield H.
Edmonds
R279.00
This is a new, good-quality paperback edition of this perennially
sought-after title. One of the first angling books to illustrate the
materials required for fly patterns using colour photographs, this is an
invaluable book giving detailed instruction on tying traditional North
Country wet flies. The scarce first edition of this important book was
privately published by the authors in 1916. This edition has a new
introduction by Oliver Edwards. Softcover, 106pgs, 220x158mm 2009
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New
Zealands Top Trout Fishing Waters -John Kent; Patti Magnano Madsen
R299.00
This new edition introduces the best New Zealand trout fishing spots and is
packed with the latest on access, season, and bag limits. The book lists
professional fishing guides and tackle shops, and local attractions for
non-fishing days. This comprehensive guide to locations and techniques
covers a range of rivers and lakes organized by region for easy reference.
The authors have years of experience fishing throughout New Zealand.
Softcover, 224pgs, 227x150mm 2004 Revised Ed.
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Forgotten
Fly Rods -Todd E.A. Larson; James K. Garrett
R799.00
We know a good deal about many of the major American rod makers, ranging
from Hiram Leonard to Eustis W. Edwards to Lyle Dickerson. But high end fly
rod makers like these are just the tip (and a glorious one at that) of the
iceberg. From the earliest days of American rod making in the 1830s to the
immediate post-World War II era, hundreds if not thousands of men made their
living in part or in whole as rod makers. We have documented histories of
less than 10% of them. This book is an effort to resurrect the stories of
rod makers that span the range of American fishing tackle history, from the
beginnings to the 1960s. Meticulously researched and documented, Forgotten
Fly Rods brings to light a number of heretofore unknown rodsmiths including
Morgan L. Marshall, Clarence Huntley, Nathan Harrington, Amasa Ward, George
Miner, and Andrew Kull. Softcover, 192pgs, 229x154mm 2009
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DVD's
The
Dead Drift -Dean Bell
R299.00
Stunning scenery, beautiful footage & spectacular fishing with many 'gems of
wisdom' from one of New Zealand's top fishing guides. A film that any fly
fisherman - young or old, inexperienced or a veteran - will gain knowledge
from. 65 min.
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What A Catch! Series -Kathryn Maroun
R249.00 each
Alberta:Cowboy
Ways - Trout
Take a ride with Kathryn along Alberta's "Trout Highway" & discover a true
wilderness adventure with wild trout on the Oldman River, as well as
stillwater fishing in the Cypress Hills. Stillwater fishing from float tubes
is a really fun way to fish. Being that low to the water when the fish takes
a grasshopper is the best front row seat for the action. Buy Online
Argentina:
Big Wind, Big River, Big Fish - Sea Trout
Big vistas, painted by honey colored hills weathered over time by high winds
& arid conditions, the Rio-Gallegos winds its way through the valley. Where
the river slows, silt has deposited & made it possible for the wildlife to
drink. This prolific sea trout river provides Kathryn with ample opportunity
to spey cast big flies as she employs the "step & cast" technique required
to cover big water quickly. She takes a well deserved rest & stumbles upon
some ancient cave paintings, just one of many memorable experiences enjoyed
in the land of the asado.
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Bahamas:
The Ghost of the Flats - Bonefish
The Ghosts of the Flats, aka, "the Bonefish", is admired, sought after, &
talked about with the same energy & enthusiasm that is present in the
pursuit of a beautiful woman. In this show, Kathryn plays a practical joke
on her English mate while fishing the flats in the Bahamas. Practical jokes
are an everyday occurrence in fishing camps, & the English do love tea! Put
the two together & it makes for a great practical joke.
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Brazil:
Braided Bounty in Brazil - Peacock Bass
Kathryn arrives in Brazil looking as civilized as ever, but it doesn't take
long before she undergoes a series of transformations as a result of the
wild jungle. She paints her face to mimic the patterns of the three
varieties of peacock bass found in the Agua Boa River - the butterfly,
spotted & temensis. Despite its name, the peacock bass is not related to the
largemouth bass of North America; instead, they are cichlids, a huge family
of fish species common in Latin America & Africa. Another myth that ought to
be dispelled is that the jungle is a dangerous place to visit. In reality,
the dark water rivers are a very safe region in the Amazon; tropical
diseases are nearly non-existent & the region is free of biting insects. The
only thing you should worry about are stingrays, so when wading in the
river, shuffle your feet instead of stepping.
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Costa
Rica: Things That Fly - Sailfish
Located near the Panamanian border on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica,
the lush tropical jungle that borders the Golfo Dulce is replaced by
crashing surf, diving pelicans, breaching whales & of course the greatest
sport fish of all time, "the Sailfish". Their average length is 6 feet,
although they can reach an impressive 10 feet. Many sources believe that the
sailfish is the fastest fish, capable of swimming in bursts of 70 mph.
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Mongolia:
One More Taimen in Mongolia
A day on the water teaches Kathryn valuable life lessons when she catches
(in addition to the worlds largest Salmonid) a glimpse of wild ponies trying
to avoid drowning as they nervously traverse the fast flowing river. This
rare sight highlights a very important message for all fishermen, & for all
of mankind who struggle to overcome everyday obstacles, don't fight the
current; just go with the flow.
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Nicaragua:
The Good Doctor - Rainbow Bass
Kathryn & Doctor Lopez travel inland waters of the Caribbean coast of
Nicaragua in pursuit of a variety of local fish. Doctor Lopez uses
conventional gear while Kathryn tries to thread the needle with buggy
imitations with her fly rod in the jungle of the Mosquito Coast. Doctor
Lopez cautions Kathryn not to pull to vigorously on her fly when trying to
dislodge it from the overhanging vegetation. It's not uncommon to get back
more than you bargained for, ie. a snake. Catch & release can be a rush in
these Piranha filled waters, nevertheless it is a chance to explore new &
un-fished waters in a forgotten part of Central America. Not to be missed!
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NEW ZEALAND TROPHY WATERS SERIES
New
Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 1 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
This DVD features four very talented weekend anglers sight fly fishing some
of the best waters in the world. The camera work and editing make this a
real experience for the seasoned angler and a visual delight to all those
who appreciate the great outdoors. New Zealand has long been recognized as
one of the greatest trout fishing locations in the world, and these
productions show why.
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New
Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 2 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
Shown are several insects and the flies we use to represent them. Having a
reasonable knowledge of when and what insects are abundant at any particular
time of the year can often make the difference between success and failure.
The opening section features a bright summer's day with Robbie McPhee
fishing his way up a beautiful sparkling stream that supports both large
rainbow and brown trout. An upstream breeze with an occasional strong puff
of wind blowing terrestrials onto the water, thus keeping the trout
interested in surface feeding all day. This proved to be a most memorable
day indeed, one of those days that most anglers can only dream about. Robbie
hooks and lands 15 trout that average in excess of six and a half pounds
each. All are caught using his favourite dry fly, the Wee Muddler. We show
Robbie tying this fly.
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New
Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 3 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
Volume three is a compilation of five separate days fly-fishing on five
totally different waters. Its mostly dedicated to nymph fishing with a
running time of 120 minutes and like its predecessors is split into five
sections. Section One -- is called -- "Anglers With Attitude".This
production was filmed at the opening of the season on a spectacular small
high country river with Robbie McPhee the angler. A valley rated by many to
be the most scenic in the South Island. Some great footage of eye balling
the trout taking and rejecting nymphs. Section Two -- is called -- "Lined
Up" ** This segment is very different from any previous footage. Chris
Jackson shows his fly-fishing skills on a rather large river, no big dry
flies used on this occasion. The trout are lined up very close to the
surface and only centimetres from the rivers edge, where they are feeding on
spent spinners. Keith shows how he attaches the strike indicator...Buy Online
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Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 4 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
Volume Four is a two hour production split into five parts. It features four
days of truly magnificent trout fishing on three different
rivers, including a day fly-fishing on still waters. Bruce Masson shares
with us some of his observations on how pressured fish behave and offers
suggestions how to catch some of them. This section contains some great
visuals and is extremely informative.
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New
Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 5 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
Vol. 5 has nearly 2 hours of entertainment & education, divided into 3
parts. You'll experience their exhilaration & despair, as they tackle 3 very
different South Island rivers, each with its own unique environment &
challenges.
Judge for yourselves how passionate & dedicated these ladies are about their
flyfishing
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New
Zealand Trophy Waters Volume 6 -Bruce Masson
R289.00
Join Bruce & his companions in this 119 minute production as they experience
the challenges of four very different rivers in New Zealand's South Island.
Experience the thrill of the helicopter ride into a remote gorge section of
a large & challenging West Coast river. Just as in his previous volumes,
Bruce has captured the true ambiance of the environment. The majestic beauty
of the scenery combined with the pristine clarity of this powerful river is
set in a unique region of New Zealand's South Island where Keith Mitchell
encounters the challenge & strength of these West Coast brown trout.
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Kids
Guide to Fly Tying -Tyler Befus
R199.00
This is a book that teaches a kid how to tie a fly- written by an 11-year
old! Kids & adults alike can learn to use feathers, fur, beads, paints, &
other materials to create imitations of insects, fish, & other animals that
live in streams, rivers, & lakes. Color photos so you can check your
handiwork against the pros. Softcover, 176pgs, 251x201mm 2008
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I Walked By Night -Fred Rolfe; Lilias Rider Haggard
R269.00
Fred Rolfe was the 'King of the Norfolk Poachers.' From the time when, as a
child, he went to prison and the tread-mill for snaring a rabbit, he lived "agin
the law." Rolfe began poaching in boyhood and, despite trying other jobs,
including gamekeeping, continued his illegal career with increasing relish.
He wrote I Walked by Night in old age, recording the lives of many tough,
fascinating characters struggling to survive in an era of rural hardship.
Softcover, 182pgs, 165x230mm NE 2009
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The
King of the Norfolk Preachers -Charlotte Paton
R269.00
In the early 1930s an elderly mole catcher became the subject of one of East
Anglia's best-loved tales of country life: "I Walked by Night". Over sixty
years later, Norfolk writer Charlotte Paton became fascinated by this man
and set out to find the truth about him, beginning with his name: Frederick
Rolfe. Charlotte conducted exhaustive research provide a vibrant account
with plenty of social history. This book is the biography of a difficult man
who could inspire devotion but came to a tragic end. Hardcover, 224pgs,
160x240mm 2009
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