High Rollers- Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon
Tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing - from building leaders to bringing them
in quickly. Includes: step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the
nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, & fighting giant tarpon; &
insights & tips for running the boat, seeing fish, & reading the fish’s
behavior. 13 color photos, 8-pg. color section, 138 B&W illus; 7x9 inches,
168 pgs.
Detailed illustrations and text provide insight
into:
* Tying and rigging lines and leaders
* Boat-handling tips
*
Approaching and feeding fish
* Setting the hook
* Fighting and landing the
fish quickly and safely
Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all
aspects of tarpon fishing--from building leaders to bringing them in quickly.
Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including
step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding,
casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for
running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the fish’s behavior.
In
addition to the technical aspects, Bishop’s stories and humor take a look at the
personal side of fishing, reminding us that despite the sometimes-serious
undertaking of battling a 150-pound tarpon, fishing is still supposed to be fun.
With more than 140 detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and photos by Mark Hatter,
this book will help anyone who wants to hook, and land, more silver
kings.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
“Bill Bishop has addressed
the mental, physical, humorous, and technical aspects of fishing for tarpon in
this invaluable book, writing in such a way that is both entertaining and
instructive. I really like his style.” --Lefty Kreh
“Take advantage of
this happy shortcut to the wild heart of tarpon fishing.” --Flip
Pallot
“This book should go straight to the top of the must-read list for
both newcomer and veteran fly anglers. When a master of the sport like Bill
shares his techniques with detail and humor, I want to read it.” -- Sandy Moret,
Florida Keys Outfitters
“Bishop brings out the passion, fever, and
madness we share in our quest to hook ‘high rollers,’ displaying his skills as
an artist while giving us advice on tackle and technique.” --Capt. Gary Ellis,
President, Redbone, Inc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bill Bishop is on
the water over 150 days a year, fishing the waters of Boca Grande and Homosassa.
His illustrations and artwork have appeared in several fly-fishing books and
magazines. He lives in Orlando and Boca Grande, Florida
