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The Science of Dry Fly Fishing F.G. Shaw, 1906

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The Science of Dry Fly Fishing F.G. Shaw, 1906
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For your consideration is this scarce First Edition copy of "The Science of Dry Fly Fishing-By the Amateur Champion"; copyright 1906, Bradbury, Agnew & Co., London. Fred G. Shaw was the Amateur Trout Fly Fishing Champion of the International Fly Casting Tournament of 1904. His book is aimed squarely at the beginner who has an interest in the sport. Chapters include, "How To Cast A Trout Fly", Where To Cast A Trout Fly", and "About The Fly, The Trout, And The Rise". Ample illustrations and photographs, as well as period advertisements in front and back, make this book a lovely classic resource and collectible for those who enjoy the sport today. The book is bound in green cloth (7.5" x 9.25" x 1") with three color illustration and title on the front and black lettering on the spine. The book is in very good overall condition.