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An engaging American fly-fishing manual from the early post-war period, Richard Salmon's Fly Fishing for Trout offers a broad introduction to the methods, equipment and traditions of trout fishing with the artificial fly.
Published in 1952, the book reflects an era when traditional fly-fishing techniques remained closely associated with the craftsmanship of split-bamboo rods, classic reels and hand-dressed flies.
Salmon approaches the subject from a practical perspective, with chapters covering trout, tackle selection, casting, fly tying and entomology. Streamside suggestions and a selection of recipes add a personal and distinctly period character to the work.
Beyond its instructional value, the book offers an appealing glimpse into mid-twentieth-century American trout fishing and the equipment and methods familiar to anglers of the time.
This copy is the first edition, published by Greenberg, New York, in 1952. The hardcover volume comprises 240 pages.
The book is in good vintage condition, with slight fading to the spine and some staining to the rear cover. The original dust jacket is not present.
A charming addition to a collection of American angling literature, particularly for those with an appreciation of the bamboo rod era.
Explore further works on American trout fishing, fly tying and the traditions of the bamboo rod era in our collection of classic angling literature , alongside our selection of vintage bamboo fly rods and reels .
Author
Richard Salmon
Title
Fly Fishing for Trout
Publisher
Greenberg, New York
Year
1952
Edition
First Edition
Series
Rod & Gun Room Library
Pages
240
Binding
Hardcover
Dust Jacket
Not present
Condition
Good; slightly faded spine and staining to rear cover
Subject
Trout fishing, fly tying, casting and entomology
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
An engaging American fly-fishing manual from the early post-war period, Richard Salmon's Fly Fishing for Trout offers a broad introduction to the methods, equipment and traditions of trout fishing with the artificial fly.
Published in 1952, the book reflects an era when traditional fly-fishing techniques remained closely associated with the craftsmanship of split-bamboo rods, classic reels and hand-dressed flies.
Salmon approaches the subject from a practical perspective, with chapters covering trout, tackle selection, casting, fly tying and entomology. Streamside suggestions and a selection of recipes add a personal and distinctly period character to the work.
Beyond its instructional value, the book offers an appealing glimpse into mid-twentieth-century American trout fishing and the equipment and methods familiar to anglers of the time.
This copy is the first edition, published by Greenberg, New York, in 1952. The hardcover volume comprises 240 pages.
The book is in good vintage condition, with slight fading to the spine and some staining to the rear cover. The original dust jacket is not present.
A charming addition to a collection of American angling literature, particularly for those with an appreciation of the bamboo rod era.
Explore further works on American trout fishing, fly tying and the traditions of the bamboo rod era in our collection of classic angling literature , alongside our selection of vintage bamboo fly rods and reels .
Author
Richard Salmon
Title
Fly Fishing for Trout
Publisher
Greenberg, New York
Year
1952
Edition
First Edition
Series
Rod & Gun Room Library
Pages
240
Binding
Hardcover
Dust Jacket
Not present
Condition
Good; slightly faded spine and staining to rear cover
Subject
Trout fishing, fly tying, casting and entomology
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.