An indispensable guide to the most exciting fly fishing from the world's foremost authority. Whether you've never fished before, or you are a classic trout-stream angler, or you have fly fished in the sea for years. The L.L. Bean Saltwater Fly-Fishing Handbook is the definitive guide on the subject for beginners and experts alike. Fly fishing in salt water makes special demands on the angler, and Lefty explains every aspect of this challenging and exciting sport in this comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-read handbook. Readers will learn about - Basic tackle choices - Simple and effective knots and leaders - Casting from shore or boat - Managing the tides - Basic and advanced angling techniques - Where to look for striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore - Fishing the flats, around structure, and in estuaries - Fly selection - And much more There is something here for all anglers, whether they are just learning to cast or looking for successful tips from the master himself to catch that elusive, once-in-a-lifetime trophy.