Discover the timeless joy of fly fishing with "Hooked For Life: A Celebration of Fly Fishing," authored by seasoned angler Les Hill. This beautifully bound hardback edition, measuring 210 x 256 mm and featuring 208 pages, is your ultimate guide to the art of fly fishing in New Zealand, enriched by Les's remarkable 63 years of experience in the sport. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of amusing stories and informative anecdotes that will resonate with both novice and experienced anglers alike.

The book invites readers to delve into the essence of fly fishing, highlighting not only the thrill of catching trout but also imparting invaluable lessons on angling techniques, including the use of nymphs and dry flies. You’ll discover tips for mastering streamside photography and learn to appreciate the delicate balance of nature that trout inhabit. Hill eloquently illustrates the philosophy that sometimes, the pursuit of that one special fish can outshine the number of catches on a given day.

Complementing Hill's narratives, the second part features insightful chapters by Dr. Graham Macdonald, exploring the healing power of fishing—a unique perspective seldom covered in fly fishing literature. Lavishly illustrated with over 120 stunning large-format color photographs, "Hooked For Life" captures the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s rivers, lakes, and countryside, inspiring readers to embark on their own fly fishing adventures. Perfect as a gift for any angler or for those who cherish the great outdoors, this book is an essential addition to any fishing enthusiast's library.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 256 mm
Pages: 208
Bind: hardback
Author: Les Hill Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Publication Date: 01-11-2020

Based on Les Hill’s 63 years of fly fishing in New Zealand, HOOKED FOR LIFE is packed with interesting, amusing and informative anecdotes. The book resonates with the sheer joy of hunting and catching trout, while imparting a lifetime’s worth of invaluable lessons on how to go about it. The reader will not only benefit from the author’s years of experience with nymph and dry fly, but will enjoy soaking up the special atmosphere he evokes and relive vicariously the primal contest between angler and fish. Along the way they’ll learn to think like a trout and understand the nature of the world it lives in; get some tips on streamside photography; and come to appreciate the author’s view that it is often more satisfying to catch one special fish than a large number on a particular day, or that the trout that gets away can provide as much fun as several brought to a net. In the second part of the book, Dr Graham Macdonald’s thoughtful chapters on fishing and wellness give an insight into the therapeutic benefits of fly fishing, an unusual angle not often explored in fly fishing literature. From page one, HOOKED FOR LIFE is lavishly illustrated with over 120 superb large-format colour photographs that not only invite one into the book, but also reveal the beauty of our rivers, streams, lakes and countryside, and encourage the reader to head out to experience the wonderful world of fly fishing. The perfect gift for any angler. "A marvel of a book, illustrated wi