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Cornelia Thurza Crosby’s remarkable life (1854-1946) gave rise to a certain amount of legend: she was the first woman to legally shoot a caribou in Maine, held the first Maine Guide license issued, caught (but probably didn’t release…) 200 trout in one day, and was rumored to have shot against Annie Oakley in a sharpshooting competition. Julia Hunter’s insightful biography separates fact from fiction while exploring the career of a woman who worked tirelessly to promote the sporting life in Maine at the turn of the century.

Miss Crosby was an articulate writer herself, and her column, “Fly Rod’s Note Book,” was syndicated throughout the eastern United States. The Maine Central Railroad employed her to travel to expositions and fairs, where in her outdoor dress of dark green doeskin with a scandalously short skirt, she stood in front of a small log camp decorated with the paraphenalia and trophies of the sporting life, spoke with passersby about the delights of Maine, and showed them her scrapbook of photographs—enticing them to travel the rails to the woods.

Many of the photographs in her album were taken by E. R. Starbird, a commercial photographer specializing in Maine woods views. Nearly a hundred images—of hunting and fishing, sporting camps, lakes and streams and rivers, are reproduced in the second half of this book, along with an essay on Starbird’s work by Earle Shettleworth. Excerpts from Fly Rod’s writings add to this fascinating picture of the Maine woods at the turn of the century and provide further insight on the unusual life of this remarkable woman.

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Gone fishin’. A casual, comfortable short-sleeve, the Dry Fly Print Short Sleeve Shirt for Men is ideal for the avid angler.

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• 100% cotton basketweave, garment washed

Unless you plan on clubbing fish with your rod, you’ll need a line to bring him in. There are a few things you need to know about choosing fly fishing lines. This article will give you a few tips.TaperOne of the first things you need to consider when choosing line is the taper. You’ll have to decide between weight-forward and double taper. If you prefer roll casting, then you’ll probably want to use a double taper line. Weight-forward lines are better suited for use in windy situations.FloatingWhen choosing fly fishing lines, you also need to choose between sinking and floating designs. If you want to use a dry fly, you won’t have a choice as you will be forced to use a floating line that sits atop the water. Lines that sink are better suited for fishing in deeper water. However, you’ll probably have to retrieve all of the line if you want to cast again. This isn’t a problem when the line floats.SizeAnother important consideration is the line’s size or diameter. Thicker lines will be more durable. However, they will also be easier for fish to spot. Lines that are thinner have the benefit of giving certain lures more realistic action.The diameter will also play a role in the line’s stiffness. Although stiffer fly fishing lines are more sensitive to fish activity, they’re usually harder for you to cast. If you’re going after stronger fish, you should consider buying line that stretches more, so that it doesn’t break easily.

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Avid sport fishermen will treasure this book?which is nearly as beautiful as the objects it describes. Fly-tying is a highly prized fisherman?s craft, but it?s also an art form, wonderfully captured in this volume?s hundreds of color photos. Each of 100 fly patterns is presented in a two-page spread: an enlarged photo and textual description on the left-hand page, complemented with a set of step-by-step, clearly captioned photos on the facing page. In addition, fishing enthusiasts will find sections on fly-tying tools and materials plus general instructions for getting started. The author, a well-known fly-tier and sport fisherman gives instructions on making traditional trout and salmon flies?all of them fish catchers of proven effectiveness in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Examples vary in complexity, with patterns to fit every skill level from novice to expert fly-tier. Here are dry flies, nymphs and bugs, wet flies, streamers, and hairwings?a virtually complete selection of traditional and up-to-date examples of the art. The book?s hidden spiral binding keeps its pages opened flat, which makes it ideal for reference at the workbench. More than 600 color photos.

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Fly fishing is a completely different breed of fishing, employing different tactics and different tackle.Fly fishing tackle is not generally suited for, say, shark fishing and vice versa.Rods for fly fishing differ from other kinds of rod. They are thinner and more flexible. Probably the most noticeable difference between fly rods and other rods is their lack of a butt section. This deliberate omission, which gives fly fishing rods their distinct look, is designed to prevent interference with the casting movements.An important element of your fly fishing tackle is the line. Unlike traditional fishing tackle set ups where the weight of the lure pulls the line out, the fly is generally of very little weight so relies on the weight of the line to unfurl to its target. Because of this, fly fishing line is much heavier than its regular fishing counterpart.Compared to traditional fishing reels, the fly fishing reel (a Centrepin Reel) is a simple piece of tackle. Acting mainly as a storage device for the line, they have few other functions. Earlier examples of fly reels had no drag mechanism, slowing of the fish was done by simply “palming the rim”. In recent years, fly fishing reels have evolved somewhat, employing disc drag mechanisms, though they still remain relatively simple devices. Every successful fly angler has an arsenal of artificial flies to lure his catch. Flies come in hundreds of different varieties. With colourful names such as Nymphs, Zonkers, Buzzers, Wooly buggers and other exotic names, you may be confused.Flies are made from a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials, such as, to name a few, hair, mylar and rubber. They are designed to have the appearance and behaviour of the prey of the target fish. This could be, as the name suggests, flies or anything else the fish like to feed on, such as worms, insects, vegetation, even mammals and birds! The fly acts in the same way as bait in more traditional forms of fishing. It is attached to a hook, which hooks the fish when it makes a move at the bait.Flies are generally very affordable, individual flies costing in the region of 50p â

You may remember getting reprimanded as a kid for leaving your cycle in the backyard overnight or being corrected and punished for forgetting to put your playthings away after you finished using them; well, that is all a part of growing up and a memory that is sure to be common to lots of fishermen too. We mention this here today because of the need for the right equipment for anglers to make that perfect fishing trip more enjoyable â

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With this Bait Cast mock reel style you will cover most types of fishing fanatics which include bass, salmon, muskie, trout, walleye, tarpon and many more. This universal reel style is regularly used by avid fisher that like the control of casting and is used for deep sea fishing, trolling and mooching. It has a distinct look that is recognized by all who fish.

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• For the Fly Fishing Fanatic Who Thought They Had Everything!
• These antennas make great gifts for the fly fishing fanatic in your life or yourself.
• These antennas look like real fly fishing rods – complete with reels and guides!

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Bob Clouser and Lefty Kreh (and their fly patterns) are legendary in the sport of fly fishing. Both Bob and Lefty have been designing and tying flies for over 50 years.

In this DVD, they share their experience, by demonstrating the techniques, tricks, and short cuts they have developed over the years to simplify fly tying, and help you create flies that are more durable, better looking, and highly fishable.

You’ll learn about tools and materials; how to choose and use them. As a bonus, they will tie their signature fly patterns: Lefty’s Deceiver & the Clouser Minnow.

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This program takes the fear and intimidation out of fishing for women who want to learn to fish or those that want to improve the skills they have. Hosted by women to deliver topics from a woman’s point of view. This program covers it all from tackle to landing to cleaning your catch of the day. Women enjoy fishing just as much as men, but often feel intimidated or overwhelmed when it comes to learning the basic fishing skills. This program provides easy to understand examples and techniques with women anglers in the starring roles! Subjects covered include: Safety & responsible boating, fishing basics, tackle, rods & reels, knots & rigs, bait & lure selection, inshore, nearshore, offshore fishing, playing the fish, fish cleaning tips, and Much More! Plus downloadable forms, your boating profile, pre-launch checklist, float plans & recipes.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

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With the Fly mock reel style you cover those that are in tune to the art of fly fishing, and this reel style is a great way to enhance the vehicle they drive. It also carries a lower profile that some may like, and it can easily be recognized by all fishers. It is a great conversation piece at all the boat launches, be it rivers, lakes and even the salt water boat launches.

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• For the Fly Fishing Fanatic Who Thought They Had Everything!
• These antennas make great gifts for the fly fishing fanatic in your life or yourself.
• These antennas look like real fly fishing rods – complete with reels and guides!
• Not intended for use as a fishing rod.