Offered for sale is the sought-after angling book
Dressed to Kill: Seventy Successful Trout Lures
, featuring fly dressing and photography by
Bob Carnill
and research by
Kenneth Robson. Published by
Beekay Publishers
, this is a hardcover edition showcasing 70 tried-and-tested trout fly lures, complete with high-quality photographs and detailed tying instructions.
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Book Features
Title:
Dressed to Kill: Seventy Successful Trout Lures
Authors:
Bob Carnill & Kenneth Robson
Publisher:
Beekay Publishers, Withy Pool, Bedford Road, Henlow Camp, England
ISBN:
0 947674 11 X
Format:
Hardcover, clothbound with gilt title on spine
Pages:
207 pages
Contents:
Detailed colour photographs and step-by-step tying instructions for 70 trout flies such as Ace of Spades, Appetiser, Church Fry, Haymaker, and more
Illustrated:
Yes, with full-colour images of each fly
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Condition
Overall: Good vintage condition
Cover: Black clothbound cover with minor shelf wear
Spine: Gilt text intact and legible
Pages: Clean and tight with mild age toning on edges
Binding: Firm and intact
No dust jacket (if originally issued with one)
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Highlights from Contents Page
Features flies like: Appetiser, Sweeney Todd, Black Ghost, Dog Nobbler, Yellow Fellow, Haymaker, and more
Complete tying recipes for each lure
Includes background stories on design and effectiveness
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Perfect For:
Anglers and fly-fishing enthusiasts
Collectors of vintage fishing books
Those learning the art of fly tying
Gift for a fisherman or outdoor hobbyist
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Shipping & Packaging
Securely packaged to ensure safe delivery
Ships within 3 business day
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