Two Centuries of Soft-Hackled Flies - Used
A Survey of the Literature Complete with Original Patterns 1747 - Present By Sylvester Nemes Best-known soft-hackled fly expert Sylvester Nemes gleans the most useful tips and advice from the history of writings on the soft-hackled fly. A comprehensive view of the varieties of soft-hackled flies, including 162 recipes, good fishing advice from past authors, and interesting stories about famous anglers of the past. Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg PA 2004Hardbound. 173 pages9 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. As new condition. No sign of wear. Contents 1. Art of Angling (1747-1854) Richard and Charles Bowlker 2. The Fly Fisher's Legacy (1800) George Scotcher 3. The Fly Fisher's Guide (1816) George C. Bainbridge 4. The Angler's Vade Mecum (1818) W. Carroll 5. The Angler's Guide (1823) T. F. Salter 6. The Angler's Manual (1836) John Turton 7. The British Angler's Manual (1841) T. C. Hofland 8. Vade Mecum of Fly Fishing for Trout (1841)