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The bulk of fly-fishing literature is centred on matching the hatch, when in reality, on most waters, most of the time, there is no hatch to match. This eye-opening book provides a wide range of strategies for fishing resourcefully between the hatches. These include subtle techniques of presentation, such as micro-nymphing for inactive trout; aggressive strategies such as long-line nymphing with precision for active trout; using prospecting dry flies and streamers effectively; and a wealth of practical advice on reading the water. It includes chapters on seasonal movements of trout, temperature-induced feeding binges, beating the heat, dealing with dirty water, and targeting big, carnivorous trout. It will expand your repertoire and make you a more successful fly fisher.

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Information on rods, reels, lines, leaders, knots, flies, waders, and other equipment you'll need to start fly fishing; demystifies fly fishing and shows you how to keep it simple; the ten most versatile flies for freshwater fishing, plus detailed illustrations that show necessary gear, flies, and how to tie knots. Fly fishing has a reputation for being complex and difficult, and it can be both fascinating and intimidating to newcomers. This book covers the basic essentials of what you need to get started and then, when you're ready to take on more, shows you how to explore further. Soon-to-be fly fishers will find this a useful introduction.

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Where to look for birds close to home--often-overlooked spots in cities and suburban neighborhoods that can be bird magnetsHow to get deeper by studying the birds around your home and participating in citizen science and conservation projectsGreen birding listing challenges and groups the green birder can get involved inIncludes advice on how to adapt your equipment to a new style of birding and how to attract more birds to your home garden

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Quick and easy package and prepare meals—just add water. Prepackaged meals in a bag to throw in the crockpot or take on the trail. Includes crockpot meals, family dinners, healthy recipes, meals/foods for campers, hikers, backpackers, snacks, desserts, appetizers and dips, and seasonings. ·For today’s families who want quick and easy to prepare meals ·For taking on the trail—the outdoor market of hikers, backpackers who want to prepare their own delicious, nutritious foods for pennies a meal ·Survivalists looking for meals that they can store and keep for whatever the emergency—dehydrated foods keep longer than canned and frozen ·For those who grow their own foods in the garden and are looking for ways to preserve the bounty ·For those who want to eat clean and healthy without additives and preservatives, spoilage, or waste

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Pamper yourself with knitted bathroom style Create a spa-like feel in your own bath with luxurious knitted towels and accessories. These designs offer a clean, modern look in contemporary colors and fibers. Most patterns are easy to intermediate in skill level and are quick knits that will have your bathroom looking its best in no time. Looking to knit the perfect gift? These items make thoughtful housewarming or hostess gifts, and are also great for recent grads and even new moms. • Features washcloths and mitts--even a robe, slippers, and pedicure socks! • Room décor designs include storage baskets, bath mats, wall hangings, and more • 30 original knitting patterns and instructions

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When it comes to explaining how to catch the world's most interesting gamefish, no one does it better than Chico Fernandez. His explanations are clear, memorable, entertaining, and informed by a lifetime of observation.--Marshall Cutchin, publisher of MidCurrentIf you're looking to spend some time chasing one of the Atlantic's most popular sport fish, this book can help make it time well spent. Chico Fernandez shares a lifetime of expertise and experiences fly fishing for redfish up and down the Atlantic Coast, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. The quintessential book on redfish by the author of the quintessential book on bonefish Complete with Aaron Adams's informative science on the fish's lifecycle, habitats, tides, and foods Covers the essentials of fishing and tying for redfish: rods, reels, rigs, casting techniques, and flies"

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This second edition improves one's nymphing by developing a "playbook" to overcome trout defenses and employing a systematic approach to planning, rigging, and fundamental skills and techniques. Based on five years of detailed notes and a lifetime of fishing, teaching and coaching experience, it shows how to fish to one's strengths, overcome weaknesses and includes many tips for reading the water.

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Brian Sorrells covers a remarkable amount of ground in this concise yet comprehensive examination of the longbow. It's all there, from history to bow design to shooting. This book should be required reading for anyone needing an initial introduction to the longbow, but experienced longbow enthusiasts will learn from it too. The book's real strength lies in Sorrells's ability to explain the practicalities of the longbow without compromising its romantic tradition.--E. Donnall Thomas Jr., Co-Editor, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine"I have read and enjoyed every word of Brian Sorrells's Guide to the Longbow. Here is an experienced and successful archer and bowhunter who not only knows the ropes of his chosen pastime top to bottom, but relays his wealth of information in clean, entertaining prose. I sure wish I'd had this book when I first took up archery nearly sixty years ago."--David Petersen, author of Going TradAdvice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows. Learn proper shooting form and tips for improving accuracy Exercises to develop strong technique for target and stump shooting, 3D archery, and hunting Explores the history of the longbow as well as its modern appeal"

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For more than eighty years, this book has been the bible for U.S. Army officers. Condensed from Army regulations--and the customs and traditions of the service--this new edition provides the most up-to-date soldier information and frank advice on a variety of issues relating to service life.

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Make the perfect purse for any occasion, from classy clutches to casual shoulder bags to fun purses for weekend shopping. How to crochet 18 handbags, clutches, and totes--plus 7 other accessories Includes a stitch guide with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for the basic stitches needed to complete all the projects in the book Visually oriented crocheters will love the stitch diagrams that make motifs and constructions in the round easy to follow Creative designs with geometric patterns, flowers, gorgeous texture patterns, eye-catching stripes, and more"

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When recent graduate Michelle Pugh sets out to fulfill a childhood dream of hiking the A.T. from start to finish, she enjoys the bliss of being surrounded by nature, the peacefulness of small trail towns, and the companionship of fellow hikers. Unexpectedly, against the backdrop of wind-swept mountains, tranquil valleys, and breathtaking sunsets, she experienced a blossoming romance. But after an unavoidable injury forces her off the trail, she fears her dream of reaching Katahdin--and of maintaining her new relationship--will be gone. Little did she know what the future held.

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The most complete fly fishing guide to musky to date Musky, short for muskellunge, have been called the fish of 10,000 casts and are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, fish to catch on a fly. Musky have a large range--from northern Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and northern Minnesota through the Great Lakes region, north into Canada, throughout most of the St. Lawrence River drainage and northward throughout the upper Mississippi valley, extending as far south as Chattanooga in the Tennessee River valley. This much-anticipated book is the most complete guide to fly fishing for musky to date and includes fly patterns, wisdom, and local techniques from top guides around the country: Blane Chocklett (Virginia); Brad Bohen (Wisconsin); Chris Willen (Tennessee), and more.

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25 full-size, realistic stained glass patterns for common North American garden flowers. Includes a colour sample for each pattern. Flowers include roses, lilies, geraniums, lilacs, zinnias, cosmos, daisies, and more.

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The definitive resource for tiers and anglers interested in the rich tradition of steelhead flies. Learn the histories of these classic flies, as well as how to tie them. Covers steelhead flies from their origins in the 1890s up through the mid-1970s Includes flies that remain popular today, as well as forgotten classics that were once popular or that exhibit stylistic merit Contains 350 beautiful full color photos"

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Story of one of the best fighter units in the Mediterranean theater, which earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and produced 21 aces Vivid episodes of aerial combat during the key campaigns for Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and more Nicknamed "Yellow Tails" for the color markings on their aircraft The unit flew British Spitfires before switching to P-51 Mustangs Includes rare photos and color artwork"

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Experience the strange and fascinating world of surf-fishing from the perspective of a veteran angler. Based on a ten-year compilation of detailed journals, this personal account will take you on an adrenaline-filled trip to key spots along the Jersey coast and teach you the seasonal strategies, best rigs, and most effective methods for bass, blues, weakfish, sharks, and more.

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Following the model of Bob Clouser's classic Fly Fishing for Smallmouth, this book provides important information geared specifically toward Western anglers. Features the best smallmouth bass rivers, lakes, and streams throughout the Western United States Reveals important details about the smallmouth life cycle Introduces readers to the best smallmouth bass flies for every Western state Includes 280 full-color photos, with over 60 photos of fly patterns"

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This is the thoughtful, action-packed memoir of one American soldier's combat tour in Vietnam in 1970. It opens with a tense ambush patrol and doesn't let up through a year of hair-raising night watches, soggy humps through the jungle, and deadly encounters with the North Vietnamese. The author served as a rifleman, machine gunner, tunnel rat, and demolitions man with the U.S. Army's 25th Tropic Lightning Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry Division. His memoir focuses on the experiences of the men on the ground in Vietnam and the realities of combat, and the result is moving and unforgettable, one of the very best in a crowded field of Vietnam War memoirs.

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22 stylish bag designs in a simple Japanese-inspired styleProjects include a laptop bag, pocketbooks, knitting and sewing organizers, a thermos cover, a bread bag, a paintbrush case, and a variety of purses and shoulder bagsIncludes patterns and complete step-by-step instructionsComposed mostly out of simple rectangles and squares, the bags are easy to make and have a clean, modern look

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Praise for the first edition"Hughes' thesis seems to be that angling is a rare pleasure to be shared in print as well as enjoyed in person." --Steve Raymond, Flyfisher"His views on conservation are especially refreshing with a depth of historical perspective and a clean line of reasoning that will grab your understanding first, then your emotions, unlike much of the standard rhetoric that omits that first step." --John Gierach"An Angler's Astoria is full of the youthful exuberance of its author and his Pacific Northwest. Among so many books of doleful reminiscence (written by young men), Hughes's stories are oases." --Fly Fisherman "Like his more formal works, An Angler's Astoria contains many lessons, the kind you come by honestly, if you grow up fishing a place you learn to love--homewaters, or heartwaters as it were--and ultimately become an aquatic entomologist-cum-expert fly fisher." --Seth Norman, California Fly FisherNew edition of one of the books that launched Dave Hughes' career1st edition published by Frank Amato in 1982New preface and a substantive, new, unpublished piece, Life CyclesA reflective, exuberant collection of stories and essays about Hughes' home water near his hometown, Astoria, Oregon

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Get to know all the birds that will flock to your yard throughout the year, and how to attract those that need a little extra persuasion to visit. This guide includes tips and advice for creating a bird-friendly habitat and identifies foods, plants, and landscaping features that birds find appealing. Examines how bird behaviors and needs change throughout the year More than 200 color photos aid in identifying common backyard visitors 55 bird profiles explore select species in depth"

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Learn how to knit fast using heavier-weight yarns to make comfy clothes and accessories for boys and girls. This book includes 21 projects for blankets, socks, legwarmers, hats, tops, bottoms, and accessories. The designs are perfect for newborns to 1-year-olds, with advice on colours provided. The simple stitch patterns are embellished with cute details, such as stripes, cables, and lace. Includes easy step-by-step instructions and a list of what supplies you need, yarn recommendations, and design options.

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16 flies from the Adams to Zoo CougarLegendary tiers like Len Halladay, George Griffith, and Clark LynnOriginal and modern patterns for each classic fly

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Another evocative and boldly executed historical whodunit irresistibly steeped in Civil War atmosphere and arcana. --BooklistUnion general's senseless murder is swiftly cloaked in lies and the evidence points to Irish laborers struggling to find a place in their new homelandWashington intrigue and industrial corruption collide with hints of rural witchcraft and the sorrows of political exile

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184 of the best, most spine-tingling accounts of ghosts from the Garden State, including . . .The pale phantom of Devil's Tower in AlpineColonial ghosts of GreenwichThe beachcombing Woman in WhiteIndian Will's wandering spirit in EatontownWoodstown's haunted Seven Stars TavernThe helpful hospital ghost in Elizabeth

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Focusing on the Great Smoky Mountains--America's most-visited national park--this book is full of useful information for fly fishers curious to learn more about flies and fly patterns. Collects the best fly-fishing knowledge from both contemporary tiers and "old timers" Recounts the history of fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains Provides a comprehensive overview of the best hatches and matches for aquatic insects"

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Battling frigid weather, malnutrition and the constant onslaught of enemy fire, those who took part in the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad were sujected to some of the most challenging conditions of the battlefield. At times during the five bloody and desperate months of the conflict the average Soviet soldier's life-expectancy dropped to just under 24 hours. Of the 91,000 German soldiers captured over the course of the battle only 5,000 survived to return to their homeland. It is thought that nearly two million lost their lives as a result of the deadly clash between the advancing German forces and the Soviet Union. This is the story of the German forces caught in the midst of one of the bloodiest battles the world has ever seen.The Wehrmacht stormed into Stalingrad on the back of a series of strategic bombings that saw the city reduced to a warren of ruins and rubble. The battle, fought across the city from building to building, often resulted in German forces holding over 90% of the te

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*In depth review of Imperial Japanese Army Air Force fighter units and pilots. *Detailed study of equipment, operations from Pearl Harbor to kamikaze attacks, and pilots who achieved ace status. *Heavily illustrated with photos of pilots, aircraft, and unit insignia.

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The Korean War, 19501953, was the first war in which jet aircraft played a central role. Once-formidable fighters such as the P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, and Hawker Sea Fury, relinquished their air superiority roles to a new generation of faster, jet-powered fighters. For the initial months of the war, the P-80 Shooting Star, F9F Panther, and other jets under the UN flag dominated North Korea's prop-driven air force of Soviet Yakovlev Yak-9 and Lavochkin La-9s. The Chinese intervention in late October 1950 bolstered the Korean People's Air Force of North Korea with the MiG-15 Fagot, one of the world's most advanced jet fighters. The fast, heavily armed MiG out flew first-generation UN jets. The United States Air Force moved quickly to counter the MiG-15, with three squadrons of its most capable fighters.Lt. Gen. George G. Loving, USAF, also flew 151 combat missions in World War II, becoming a P-51 ace. He later served as commander of the Sixth Allied Tactical Air Force and the U.S. Fift

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Directions for working with two popular photo editing programs: Photomatix and HDR Efex Pro The specific settings used for each photo are given, along with commentary on why the artist chose those settingsIncludes 47 stunning examples to show the wide range of creative possibilities HDR provides

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99 detailed illustrations by Joe Mahler Common casting mistakes and their solutions Practical, comprehensive casting instruction for developing a smooth and relaxed delivery, throwing tighter loops, and achieving greater distance effortlessly Casting under windy conditions, eliminating slack, increasing accuracy, making better presentations, and double-hauling efficiently"

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