Beginners and experts alike will improve their angling skills with this comprehensive fly fishing guide 

A licensed guide in the UK, John Symonds fishes with anglers of all skill levels, from brand new beginners to experienced old-timers. He has seen the common mistakes that many fly fishers make and, over the years, has developed lessons that help anglers overcome these mistakes and improve their fly-fishing prowess and confidence. In this book, Symonds teaches:
 

• Basic skills, from rigging your fly rod to fly presentation
• How to make casts for a variety of stream and lake conditions
• How to figure out what fish are feeding on, and then choosing the proper imitation
• How to determine where fish are in lake or river
• Tips on using dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and caddis imitations
• And much, much more!