Fishing with Floating Flies

Camp, Samuel G. (Samuel Granger), 1877-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 137K words
Chapters: 14

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Fishing with Floating Flies by Samuel G. CampAuthor: Camp, Samuel G. (Samuel Granger), 1877-,Language: English, Class: SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling, Release Date: Jul 1, 2014

Editor's review

This book is a fishing classic in the Project Gutenberg free e-book collection. Under the title of fishing with floating flies, Samuel G. Camp gives a systematic account of how floating flies are presented on the water, casting and control, reading the water and choosing a spot, and similar matters. Its value lies in turning a specific fishing method into a workable system of observation and judgment: readers can understand how an angler adjusts the fly and the technique according to the movement on the water, the light, and the behavior of the fish, rather than simply listing equipment. As a public-domain e-book, it preserves the unhurried tone and practical detail of early fishing writing, and is suitable as a desk reference or as material to review before the fishing season. When reading, it is advisable to take what suits the conditions of your own waters and turn the book's principles into actions you can try, rather than copying experiences specific to particular waters. For readers who love the outdoors and are willing to read slowly and test things by hand, this book is more like a patient old angler explaining things at your side.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginner anglers interested in fly fishing or floating-fly methods who want to understand the basic principles
Readers who enjoy outdoor sports and nature observation and are willing to draw experience from old-style fishing writing
Practitioners who need a desk reference and wish to review methods and water-reading judgment systematically before the season
Readers interested in public-domain English fishing literature and early outdoor writing

Not a good fit for

Readers who only want equipment shopping lists and quick tips and do not wish to understand the principles of fishing methods
Advanced anglers expecting modern competitive fishing methods or reviews of the latest tackle
Readers uncomfortable with the experience of reading English public-domain e-books who need a fully annotated translation

Reading tips

First read the table of contents and the general account of methods, mark the chapters relevant to the waters you usually fish, and then read those closely.
When you read a point of technique, practice only one thing on your next trip, such as controlling the fly on the water or the casting landing point.
Jot down the differences between the book's principles and your own waters, forming personalized fishing notes and avoiding copying.
If English reading is difficult, first grasp the topic sentence of each paragraph, then review the details, keeping a slow pace.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with no fishing experience at all?

It can serve as an introductory book for understanding floating-fly methods, but it leans toward the principles of the method and observation of the water rather than step-by-step basic instruction. Complete beginners had best first master basic casting and safety knowledge; reading this book afterward will make it easier to understand the control details the author discusses.

Can the fishing experience in the book be applied directly to today's waters?

The book discusses principles of observation and judgment, such as how to adjust the presentation of the fly according to movement on the water. Specific waters, fish species, and regulations all change, so it is advisable to treat the book's methods as ways of thinking and adjust them to local water conditions and current rules, rather than copying specific practices.

This is an English book; is the reading threshold high?

This book is an English public-domain e-book provided by Project Gutenberg, and its language leans toward the style of early outdoor writing; the sentences are unhurried but not especially difficult. Basic English reading ability is enough; fishing terms can be understood from context, and slow reading is more effective than looking up every word.

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About the author

Camp, Samuel G. (Samuel Granger), 1877- Author · American · 1877

Samuel G. Camp (full name Samuel Granger Camp, born 1877) was an American writer who worked mainly in the field of nature and outdoor writing. Only a small number of his works survive, and just one is held in this collection: Fishing with Floating Flies. As the title suggests, the book deals with the craft of fly fishing, a practical outdoor angling skill, and reads as a hands-on guide for anglers. Because public information about him is limited, details of his life, career, and full body of work are difficult to establish. Judging from the one known title, his writing emphasizes concrete technique and the transmission of outdoor experience for readers who wish to practice the sport themselves, rather than empty lyricism. Works of this kind occupy a modest place in early twentieth-century American outdoor and angling literature, offering later readers a reference for the fishing methods and outdoor life of the period.