02383cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000160011324500690012926400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450801720041552012220058753400590180965300220186865300290189085600760191985600430199599900190203866423UtSlPG20260610134531.0mcr n260607r20211860utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSH1 aDrake, Grey12aA Concise Practical Treatise on Artificial Fly Fishing for Trout 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-09-29  aFiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.  a"A Concise Practical Treatise on Artificial Fly Fishing for Trout" by Grey Drake is a fishing manual written in the late 19th century. This instructional book serves as a guide for aspiring anglers who wish to learn the art of fly fishing specifically for trout. The author, a seasoned fly fisher with over fifty years of experience, aims to share his knowledge in a straightforward, practical manner without overwhelming readers with unnecessary details.  In this treatise, Drake covers essential techniques and equipment for successful fly fishing, including the type of tackle required, how to tie on hooks, and the proper casting techniques. He emphasizes the importance of skill over the specific flies used, arguing that the size of the fly is far more critical than its shape or color. Throughout the chapters, Drake offers valuable observations based on his extensive experience, discusses alternate methods like dibbing, and provides tips for reading the water and understanding fish behavior. Overall, this book is a practical resource geared toward beginners, helping them to navigate the nuances of the sport and improve their chances of success on the water. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: G. Berger, 1860  aFlies, Artificial  aTrout fishing -- England4 uhttps://archive.org/details/concisepractical00drakiala/page/n5/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66423  c107245d107245