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Writing projects
Newcomers to fly fishing who may start by going on a short course, or having some casting lessons, and those who do not have the benefit of an experienced friend to ‘show them the ropes’ can spend a lot of time frightening fish, hooking and then losing fish because they lack any knowledge of streamcraft. Fly Fishing on Rivers and Streams is about selecting the right equipment for different sizes and types of river and stream, approaching the river and fishing like a hunter, recommending tactics for catching fish and, when you have caught a fish, how to play it and land or release it. The book ends with a discussion of the delights of being on a river bank for the thoughtful angler who is interested in more than simply catching fish. It will be a book for thinking anglers who are looking for a new strategy or a new sense of direction for their fishing. It will encourage anglers to stop and think first, and look and see what is happening on the river. Nymph Fishing, A History of The Art and Practice
Published by Swan Hill Press, Nymph Fishing, A History of The Art and Practice, is the first book on this important and often controversial aspect of fly fishing for trout. Extracts from Chris Knowles’ review for www.fishandfly.co.uk: “Over the last few years, a new breed of angling writers has emerged on the scene, who handle weighty historical matters with a light touch. Andrew Herd’s The Fly is a classic example; Hayter’s account of F.M. Halford and the Dry fly Revolution, though more traditionally academic, is another. Painstaking research, factual accuracy and new insights are counterbalanced by lightness of style, resulting in easy reading. Now another author has joined their ranks, with a comprehensive work on the popular subject of nymph fishing. “The book is illustrated with excellent photos, ancient and modern, and Lawton has expended much effort in tracking down new shots of familiar faces, Sawyer, Kite and Schwiebert, as well as presenting images of less well-known figures like Wigram, Trueblood and “Polly” Rosborough. There is no shortage of pictures of flies and there are some charming illustrations of nymphs drawn by Sawyer himself. “This is a work of major importance, the most comprehensive and thorough treatment of the subject to date, and a delightful and thought-provoking read. It is certain to become a definitive reference book and no serious fly-fisherman can afford to be without a copy on his book shelves.” Inter-active Fly Fishing Journal - Ryland Peters & Small
He conceived and helped with the design, layout and content of the journal pages and drew-up list of tackle, flies and accessories for studio photography and helped source everything. He also recommending photographers and sources for photographs. When his proposal was accepted, he researched and wrote all the copy for the journal and proof-read and checked all the layouts. Reviewed by Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying, November 2004 “More than a journal, Terry Lawton starts with 50 or so pages of information, tips and ideas – including a taster section on top international fishing destinations. The bulk of the pages are laid out as a journal, with columns and headings for all the usual stuff. Top class photography throughout – almost worth having just for the images. “Full of information, tips and ideas” Extract from The Ideal Fishing Year: January Raise a dram of whisky with your fellow anglers and celebrate the opening of the salmon fishing season on Scotland’s river Tay. The traditional opening day ceremony includes blessing the first boat afloat with a quaich of whisky. The sea trout fisherman should think about heading south to Argentina’s Rio Grande for its famed monster sea trout. The best months are January through to April which are also the best month’s for brown and rainbow trout fishing in Chile and Argentina. The turn of the year also sees the start of some of the best fishing on New Zealand’s South Island rivers and streams. February You will continue to find excellent fishing on New Zealand’s South Island and this month is the height of the season in Argentina. In Scotland more salmon rivers are now open. March As the season in the Southern hemisphere starts to draw to a close, particularly in New Zealand, Argentina and Chile, hardy soles in the UK are still fishing for grayling and some of the first rivers open for trout fishing. April Fly fishing the Himalayas – surely not? In fact there is some world-class fishing in the mountain kingdom of Bhuttan, starting in April and going through to May to June. Most UK rivers and streams are now open. Those that are not will be in May. May Experience the wonders of a Mayfly (E Danica) hatch on England’s famous chalk streams including the rivers Test, Itchen, Wylie, Wiltshire Avon and many other rivers. This wonderful fly can provide some of the best sport of the season. Don’t be put-off by the derogatory use of the term Duffer’s Fortnight, implying that anyone can catch fish feeding on Mayfly. It is not always that easy. It would be too boring if it was. It is wise to book any fishing on the southern chalk streams well in advance as availability of good fishing during the peak of the season is very limited. Other subjectsTerry Lawton will write on other subjects including small boats, boat building and dinghy racing – his first published articles were on these subjects - field sports, DIY and associated practical subjects. | |
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His most recent book is Fly Fishing on Rivers and Streams which was published in hardback by New Holland Publishers in May 2007. This is a fully illustrated book which presents a practical approach to very important, but often neglected, practical aspects of fly fishing on rivers and streams: streamcraft. 
Ryland Peters & Small asked Terry Lawton to create a proposal and concept for an inter-active fly fishing journal that would sit alongside the publisher’s growing range of inter-active journals covering a range of hobbies, interests and past-times.