Fish On!: A Guide to Playing and Landing Big Fish on a Fly

When he was still a budding fisherman in the 1950s, Franke was taught that as long as he concentrated on""keeping the rod tip up, keeping the pressure on, and never allowing slack in the line,"" there was little more he needed to do to nab all the fish he wanted. But""playing"" the fish is also a major component of the sport, and in this comprehensive, workmanlike guide, Franke sets out to correct the lack of educational emphasis on the subject. A member of the staff at the Joan and Lee Wulff School of Fly Fishing, Franke offers expert lessons on hooking and landing, fishing conditions, equipment, catch and release,""knowing your fish,"" and his three rules for playing big fish. B&w illustrations.