12 stories from the water
L'envol de l'éphémère by author Hubert Brau takes the reader on a series of short stories along the water. An opportunity for this fishing instructor-guide to tell us about his passion. Hubert Brau shares his wealth of knowledge, from the subtleties of lead sealing for toc fishing to the usefulness of deer hair for making artificial flies. You'll also discover the powerful "short under rod" technique for stalking trout under the banks. Twelve tales from mountain streams, rivers and lakes, rod in hand, but also sometimes using less conventional means.
This book provides a wealth of advice for trout fishing enthusiasts. The rigour required to approach the environment, the right baits to choose and the different ways to present them well. You'll witness the capture of a 78-centimetre trout with the sweet name of Marylou... And you'll learn why an opening day can end up in a fish farm pond...
A clever mix of fascinating encounters with refuge wardens or environmental protection technicians, in the midst of wild places where brown trout and aquatic insects thrive, to the delight of anglers.
Excerpt from L'envol de l'éphémère
"This little manure worm is a carbon copy of the oligochaete. It also lives underwater. When you bait it, don't pierce it. Hold it between thumb and forefinger to prick it by the mouth. Then thread it gently until it covers the knot. And that's it! Do you understand the importance of the five-millimetre piece of thread sticking out? It prevents the worm from falling back down the hook Hubert Brau
The flight of the ephemeral
- Author: Hubert Brau
- Illustrations : Jacques Decorsière
- Number of pages: 148
- Format: 21 X 14 cm
- Publisher: La vie du rail
- Collection : Quai des plumes
- Publication date: 05/10/2023
- Price: ?15
