The permit which can reach up to 50 pounds is notoriously difficult to locate, easily spooked, and a hard and fast fighter. Samson presents lively, sun-splashed accounts of his attempts to find, hook and land permit on a fly. He offers practical advice on tackle and technique, a discussion of the most effective permit patterns with tying instructions for proven patterns, and the best permit locations. 16 pgs of 50 color photos, 50 B/w photos, 15 drawings; 5x8 inches, 192 pgs. Famous fly fisher and record holder presents accounts of his quest to catch the world's most elusive game fish with instructions for nine proven permit patterns.
