First published in 1986 and completely revised and expanded in 1999, this definitive and comprehensive work is now in paperback for the first time. Features include a selection of the principal Irish waters, angling for the disabled, technological advances in the manufacture of rods, reels, lines, leaders and the numerous opportunities now available for overseas fishing. The extensive coverage starts with Ace of Spades and ends with Zulu. In between there is a wealth of information on angling lore, tackle, wet and dry flies, bestselling patterns, advice on casting techniques, fly fishing philosophy, pollution, the many factors affecting the decline of salmon and sea trout stocks, fish farming, conservation, fly fishing for pike and grayling, personalities ranging from the contemporary to the historic landmark figures, knots, rivers, lakes, still water fisheries and reservoirs throughout the British Isles and beyond. This book which represents decades of expert experience will be a fly fisherman's Vade-Mecum