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First Edition, 1980
One of the most influential works of modern trout fishing literature, The Trout and the Fly represents a significant departure from traditional approaches to artificial fly design and presentation.
Brian Clarke and John Goddard brought together careful observation, underwater photography and practical fishing experience to explore a fundamental question: how does a trout actually perceive the world above and beneath the surface?
Their findings challenged many established assumptions about the appearance of artificial flies, the behaviour of natural insects and the importance of presentation. The book examines trout vision, rise forms, feeding behaviour, the effects of light and the characteristics that distinguish a convincing artificial fly from an unconvincing one.
Particularly notable are the authors' observations of the trout's underwater perspective, offering insights that remain relevant to both dry-fly and nymph fishing.
This copy is the first edition, published in 1980. It comprises 192 pages, illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs and line drawings. Bound in red boards with gilt spine lettering, it is in very good condition, apart from an inscription on the endpaper, and retains its dust jacket.
A landmark in modern fly-fishing literature and a valuable addition to the library of any thoughtful trout angler.
For further reading on trout behaviour, selective feeding and the development of modern fly-fishing techniques, explore our collection of classic and vintage angling literature , including works by Vincent C. Marinaro and Oliver Kite.
Authors
Brian Clarke & John Goddard
Title
The Trout and the Fly
Year
1980
Edition
First Edition
Format
Quarto, approximately 211 × 276 mm
Pages
192
Illustrations
Colour and black-and-white photographs; line drawings
Binding
Red boards with gilt spine lettering
Dust Jacket
Present
Condition
Very good; inscription on endpaper
Subject
Trout behaviour, fly design and presentation
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
First Edition, 1980
One of the most influential works of modern trout fishing literature, The Trout and the Fly represents a significant departure from traditional approaches to artificial fly design and presentation.
Brian Clarke and John Goddard brought together careful observation, underwater photography and practical fishing experience to explore a fundamental question: how does a trout actually perceive the world above and beneath the surface?
Their findings challenged many established assumptions about the appearance of artificial flies, the behaviour of natural insects and the importance of presentation. The book examines trout vision, rise forms, feeding behaviour, the effects of light and the characteristics that distinguish a convincing artificial fly from an unconvincing one.
Particularly notable are the authors' observations of the trout's underwater perspective, offering insights that remain relevant to both dry-fly and nymph fishing.
This copy is the first edition, published in 1980. It comprises 192 pages, illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs and line drawings. Bound in red boards with gilt spine lettering, it is in very good condition, apart from an inscription on the endpaper, and retains its dust jacket.
A landmark in modern fly-fishing literature and a valuable addition to the library of any thoughtful trout angler.
For further reading on trout behaviour, selective feeding and the development of modern fly-fishing techniques, explore our collection of classic and vintage angling literature , including works by Vincent C. Marinaro and Oliver Kite.
Authors
Brian Clarke & John Goddard
Title
The Trout and the Fly
Year
1980
Edition
First Edition
Format
Quarto, approximately 211 × 276 mm
Pages
192
Illustrations
Colour and black-and-white photographs; line drawings
Binding
Red boards with gilt spine lettering
Dust Jacket
Present
Condition
Very good; inscription on endpaper
Subject
Trout behaviour, fly design and presentation
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.