The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide

The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide

Author: Tom Rosenbauer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-07-01

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1493025821

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This essential book on fly tying will teach anyone how to tie flies. All the important techniques are illustrated with color photographs, from starting the thread on the hook to whip finishing. The book lays the basic ground work by fully explaining simple tying techniques, and then progresses to detailed tying instructions for some of the most popular, modern patterns. How to choose and prepare the correct material, and all the necessary tying steps for each fly, are detailed in superb, large, color photographs. Even if you have no previous tying experience, you'll be able to tie dries, nymphs, streamers, saltwater offerings, and bass bugs after just a few sessions with this book. The tyer is then advised how to progress to similar patterns using the same basic techniques. Also included is a huge reference of fly patterns - more than four hundred flies from the Orvis catalog are shown in full color, along with the tying recipes and proportions for each one. This book, drawing from the Orvis Company's vast resources and teaching experience and written by an author whose name is synonymous with Orvis, has become the bible for fly-tyers of all skill levels.


The Orvis Guide to Outdoor Photography

The Orvis Guide to Outdoor Photography

Author: Jim Rowinski

Publisher: Globe Pequot

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592282371

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A complete manual for taking quality photographs in the outdoors. The situations the average outdoor photographer may find himself in are as varied as the photographs he takes. They include everything from how to catch a running deer in mid-stride to how to dry out a camera that has been dunked in the lake. That's why Jim Rowinski has tried to cover this unique subject thoroughly. He includes everything from the basics, such as how to understand the relationship between light and film, to in-depth advice on shooting landscapes, wildlife, and people in the outdoors. Also included is technical advice on hard-to-handle situations such as shooting at night, capturing lightning on film, and freezing moving objects. There's extensive information on how to deal with the various environmental conditions the outdoor photographer may encounter. Chapters include: Understanding Light Exposure Film Equipment Out in the Field Fundamentals of Composition The Landscape The Wonders of Natural Phenomena Fish and Wildlife Close-up Photography People Digital Photography The Orvis(R) Guide to Outdoor Photography not only teaches the photographer to bring home better pictures, but also how to handle almost any situation he or she may encounter. It's a thorough primer for the beginner, and an indispensable reference for the experienced photographer.


The Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies

The Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies

Author: Tom Rosenbauer

Publisher: Lyons Press

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781493061709

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The Orvis Guide to the Essential American Flies is the definitive full-color how-to guide for tying the most successful and productive freshwater and saltwater flies.


The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting

The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting

Author: Reid Bryant

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493084046

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An extensively illustrated and definitive resource that explains all there is to know about upland hunting. The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting provides an in-depth primer for new or aspiring hunters, offering a solid understanding of upland hunting from A to Z. With stunning images by acclaimed outdoor photographer Brian Grossenbacher, this book is far more than an instructional piece: it will give the pursuit of upland game birds flesh, emotion, and identity. The book offers instruction on the finer points of selecting a shotgun, specialized field gear, and the keys to proper wing-shooting technique—from stance to gun mount—as well as describing the bird species and habitats that define upland hunting. It then delves into scenarios that involve entering the field, hunting with a guide and dogs, and dispatching and processing harvested game. From gun safety and ownership to sustainable, ethical hunting practices, this book teaches and inspires the complete hunter through well-written and informative text and the best photography from the field.


The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide

Author: Tom Rosenbauer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1493025805

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Now for the first time in ten years, The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide appears in a revised edition that solidifies its place as the flagship title of the Orvis brand. A best-selling, fully illustrated, and comprehensive book, this large-format volume has been required reading for every angler for nearly three decades. Included here are instructions for tackle selection; casting and presentation; flies and their specific uses; successful techniques on stream, pond, or ocean; and the select tackle, flies, and methods for pursuing every major gamefish in fresh and salt water, from bass to bonefish, tarpon to trout.


Trout

Trout

Author: Tom Rosenbauer

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0847871371

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Through storytelling and stunning photography, this journey to the most iconic trout waters is as close to a firsthand experience as you can get—without getting wet. Trout takes us on a visually stunning tour of the finest trout waters—from the big freestone rivers of the West to tailwaters and tiny creeks and springs. Featuring photography from the Catskills to Patagonia, Appala-chia to the Rockies and Pacific Northwest, this is a life’s compilation of fly-fishing stories and photography. Each section features a photo gallery and an accompanying essay—fish tales—told in Tom Rosenbauer’s unmistakably authentic voice on subjects including big-river mysteries, boats, and guides, wading and solitude, flies, and the trout themselves. For the fly fisherman, this is an album of shared experiences that exist only on these magical trout waters.


The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations

The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations

Author: Tom Rosenbauer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1629141542

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Every fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they eat. In addition, they won’t hesitate to swim away and leave a meal if they feel threatened. In The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations, Rosenbauer explains how and when to use many types of trout foods, including aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, crustaceans, and more. Designed with both the novice and intermediate fly fisher in mind, Rosenbauer teaches readers how to: Ambush trout Identify types of insects Present trout food properly Observe what trout are eating Use imitation trout foods And more With The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations at their sides, fly fishermen will be able to tell the difference between mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, midges, and a variety of other insects. In addition, they will also know when to use real foods and when to rely on the imitations in their tackle boxes. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


Nature Photography Hot Spots

Nature Photography Hot Spots

Author: Tim Fitzharris

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781552090923

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Nature photographer Tim Fitzharris shows us where -- and when -- to photograph the most spectacular natural phenomena in North America, Mexico and Africa.


Boyd Norton's Outdoor Digital Photography Handbook

Boyd Norton's Outdoor Digital Photography Handbook

Author: Boyd Norton

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2010-06-07

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 161060105X

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Pro photographer Boyd Norton provides expert advice and hard-won secrets on digital wildlife, landscape, and nature photography. Guiding you from the field to the computer, he reveals how to create superb nature and landscape photographs with your digital camera. Lenses, lighting, and much more are discussed for the professional and amateur alike. Filled with helpful tips and tricks, this comprehensive volume will hone your technique while expanding your creativity. The ultimate guide for outdoor photographers making the leap to digital!