New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
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New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
I came home today and had a new book waiting for me on the kitchen table. Earlier this year I ordered a first edition copy of our friend Steve Bird's (UC Steve) book entitled "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" (ISBN 978-0-578-38893-9/Published by Swing the Fly Press)
I stood in the kitchen paging thru the book, saying "Wow!" with each new section. I can tell already this is a wonderful book.
Steve - Congratulations on the new book. What a gem!
PS - I saw that you had mentioned our friend Bill Schuck in the tying section. He would have been deeply honored.
I stood in the kitchen paging thru the book, saying "Wow!" with each new section. I can tell already this is a wonderful book.
Steve - Congratulations on the new book. What a gem!
PS - I saw that you had mentioned our friend Bill Schuck in the tying section. He would have been deeply honored.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Waiting, not so patiently, for mine to arrive.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
I am half-way through this book already! It is a great read and I highly recommend it. If you are remotely interested in spey casting for trout, this book is a must have.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
1 more book to order for my library.
Greg
Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Ron, you haven't received your book yet? If you don't get it within the next couple days let me know & I'll look into it.
Those who read TS&TAOTS may recognize that many of the fly dressings given in the fly catalogue section are informed by what I've learned in following this forum. What we are studying here represents advanced bait-making. I can attest, & I'm extremely grateful for that.
Ron, you haven't received your book yet? If you don't get it within the next couple days let me know & I'll look into it.
Those who read TS&TAOTS may recognize that many of the fly dressings given in the fly catalogue section are informed by what I've learned in following this forum. What we are studying here represents advanced bait-making. I can attest, & I'm extremely grateful for that.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Steve, the post office says it will be here Friday. No worries.UC Steve wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:06 am Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Ron, you haven't received your book yet? If you don't get it within the next couple days let me know & I'll look into it.
Those who read TS&TAOTS may recognize that many of the fly dressings given in the fly catalogue section are informed by what I've learned in following this forum. What we are studying here represents advanced bait-making. I can attest, & I'm extremely grateful for that.
"A man may smile and bid you hale yet curse you to the devil, but when a good dog wags his tail he is always on the level"
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Holy Cow. You must have some pull, Steve. My copy arrived in yesterday's mail. I agree with Ray. This is a beautifully photographed book and very informative. I can definitely see the influence of flymph tyers, as you mentioned. Well done, my friend.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Meegwesh, friend.Ron Eagle Elk wrote: ↑Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:03 am Holy Cow. You must have some pull, Steve. My copy arrived in yesterday's mail. I agree with Ray. This is a beautifully photographed book and very informative. I can definitely see the influence of flymph tyers, as you mentioned. Well done, my friend.
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Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it!
Greg
Re: New Book / "Trout Spey & The Art of the Swing" by Steve Bird
Well, after seeing this thread I had to order a copy also. Looks like a beautiful book. I'll be learning more about spey casting also.