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“Who of all that go a-fishing will deny the feeling of a calm content and the glow of satisfaction consequent upon a creel a little heavier of a fish a little larger than that of his fellow-fisherman?” Over 120 years after its original publication, Mary Orvis Marbury’s Favorite Flies and Their Histories remains a hugely popular and reliable resource for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Marbury’s compilation of nineteenth-century patterns, fancy flies, and fishing theories led the way in standardizing fly patterns in North America, and remarkably, these century-old techniques continue to be cherished by pursuers of the modern sport. With information gathered from more than 200 fly-fishers and seasoned anglers across the United States and Canada, Favorite Flies and Their Histories details the stories, histories, and appearances of the most beloved and most successful flies in the sport. Marbury shares stories of over 300 lake, salmon, trout, and bass flies, divided by their geographic location and accompanied by a list of her fly-fishing correspondents. Her patterns are ornate, often beautiful, and always highly effective. Containing a wealth of photographs, engravings, and elaborate color plates, Favorite Flies and Their Histories is a must-have addition to any serious fly-fisher’s collection.
In the book "Favorite Flies and Their Histories," Mary Orvis Marbury discusses the variety of flies used in fishing, and the history behind the cultivation and use of that particular pattern or species (depending on whether the fly is real or constructed). Her book includes many replies from practical anglers to her requests for information on how, when, and where to use the flies discussed in the book. This publication also includes thirty two illustrations and eight photographs depicting the flies discussed in the text to improve the reader's understanding of each species. The book begins with a thorough explanation of the difference between natural and artificial insects in the use of fishing, and the results each type of bait typically provide. The book then delves into the histories of the use of particular flies and the advantages of using each as bait. Next, the text gives a very comprehensive list of places across North America where fishing is popular and the correct bait to use in each locale, including instructions for bait in many places across the North American continent such as Canada, Main, New York, Michigan, Montana, California, and Florida. The extensive information provided in "Favorite Flies and Their Histories" would prove to be invaluable to any fisherman or angler. Marbury's discussion of the flies used as fish bait is very thorough and presents proven techniques and approaches to fishing specifically tailored for many of North America's lakes and rivers. The information provided here could easily help any fisherman improve their fishing techniques and increase their daily catch. Marbury's own applied techniques in addition to the numerous responses published here to her request for information from other fishermen, create a well thought-out and helpful guide for fishermen of any skill level. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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