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An important biography of Frederic Michael Halford (1844–1914), the influential British angler whose writings and methods helped establish the principles of modern dry-fly fishing.
In F.M. Halford and the Dry-Fly Revolution, Tony Hayter explores the life, achievements and lasting influence of a man whose name became synonymous with the chalk streams of southern England and the pursuit of trout with the floating fly.
Halford was not merely an accomplished angler. Through his meticulous observations of aquatic insects, his systematic approach to artificial fly design and his influential publications, he helped transform dry-fly fishing into a carefully considered discipline.
Hayter places these achievements within their historical and social setting, examining the development of the dry-fly tradition and the debates that followed, particularly those involving G.E.M. Skues and the emergence of modern nymph fishing.
First published by Robert Hale in 2002, this carefully researched biography offers a fascinating account of one of the defining periods in the history of fly fishing.
A valuable addition to any collection of British angling literature, and an especially rewarding companion to the classic works of Halford, Skues and their contemporaries.
Explore the origins of scientific observation in fly fishing through Alfred Ronalds' The Fly-Fisher's Entomology (1913 De Luxe Edition) , or discover more titles in our collection of classic angling literature .
Author
Tony Hayter
Title
F.M. Halford and the Dry-Fly Revolution
Original Publisher
Robert Hale, London
First Published
2002
ISBN
9780709067733
Subject
Fly-fishing history, biography, dry-fly fishing
Principal Subject
Frederic M. Halford (1844–1914)
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
An important biography of Frederic Michael Halford (1844–1914), the influential British angler whose writings and methods helped establish the principles of modern dry-fly fishing.
In F.M. Halford and the Dry-Fly Revolution, Tony Hayter explores the life, achievements and lasting influence of a man whose name became synonymous with the chalk streams of southern England and the pursuit of trout with the floating fly.
Halford was not merely an accomplished angler. Through his meticulous observations of aquatic insects, his systematic approach to artificial fly design and his influential publications, he helped transform dry-fly fishing into a carefully considered discipline.
Hayter places these achievements within their historical and social setting, examining the development of the dry-fly tradition and the debates that followed, particularly those involving G.E.M. Skues and the emergence of modern nymph fishing.
First published by Robert Hale in 2002, this carefully researched biography offers a fascinating account of one of the defining periods in the history of fly fishing.
A valuable addition to any collection of British angling literature, and an especially rewarding companion to the classic works of Halford, Skues and their contemporaries.
Explore the origins of scientific observation in fly fishing through Alfred Ronalds' The Fly-Fisher's Entomology (1913 De Luxe Edition) , or discover more titles in our collection of classic angling literature .
Author
Tony Hayter
Title
F.M. Halford and the Dry-Fly Revolution
Original Publisher
Robert Hale, London
First Published
2002
ISBN
9780709067733
Subject
Fly-fishing history, biography, dry-fly fishing
Principal Subject
Frederic M. Halford (1844–1914)
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.