Fly Fishing For Salmon: Comprehensive guidance for beginners and the more experienced (Painted Smile)

Book Description This is the only book available that provides clear, up-to-date and comprehensive guidance for all whether they are an absolute beginner, an 'improver' or an old hand. Product Description Taking up salmon fly fishing is surprisingly difficult if you have not got lots of help and encouragement even if you fish for other species. There are many barriers......wilderness locations, cost, jargon and all the technical problems involving tackle and technique.The purpose of this book is to break all those barriers down. It will explain clearly what the absolute beginner needs to know. It will help solve the technical problems and common faults faced by 'improvers' and those advancing from trout fly fishing and other disciplines. Many experienced anglers are confused by some modern techniques and this guidance will get them right up to date. From the Back Cover Everything you need to catch salmon on a fly.In this comprehensive guide, Allan Sefton explains how the previously closed world of salmon fly fishing is now a worldwide sport that is open to all. Anyone can pursue this most challenging and mysterious of fish thanks to Sefton's detailed knowledge on the tackle required, all the technical skills to use it, and where to go to catch this king of fish - and all in those wilderness locations where salmon anglers find their thrilling sport.This book contains:· information on where to go and who can help, including advice for beginners· step-by-step advice on flies, fly casting, tackle, techniques and tactics· details on why salmon fishing has changed so much and how to keep upFly fishing is the technique of choice to catch salmon and Sefton is on hand to help you understand just why salmon fishing demands such a unique approach and real dedication - and to show you just how rewarding it can be! About the Author Allan Sefton (www.allanseftonfishing.co.uk) has fly fished for trout and other fish from Norway to the Falkland Islands. He was a regular contributor to the angling press until the pressure of another career intervened. Retirement meant time to achieve a lifetime's ambition by qualifying as a Licensed Level Two Game Angling Coach. He is now a coach for the England Youth Fly Fishing Association and coaches their international team. Regularly, articles by him are published in Trout and Salmon, the UK's premier game fishing magazine.